JAMESTOWN - The newest historical marker for the city of Jamestown will be unveiled Wednesday on the city’s east site along Curtis Street. The marker program is spearheaded by city historian B. Delores Thompson and the historical marker committee, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Man Charged For Holding Up Local Convenience Store
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Police have arrested a city man who was involved with holding up a convenience store in the city Friday afternoon. Jamestown police say 48 year-old Reinaldo Lugo was charged with third-degree robbery and grand … [Read more...]
County Undersheriff to Retire in December
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace announces the retirement of Undersheriff Charles Holder on Friday afternoon. Undersheriff Holder has over 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, the last … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Appoints New Director of Marketing and Communications
JAMESTOWN, NY - The National Comedy Center has hired a new Director of Marketing and Communications to help develop and implement a marketing, public relations, and communications program for the recently opened facility. According to a release … [Read more...]
Buy Local Art this Holiday Season via the Over 100, Under 100 Art Show at 3rd on 3rd Gallery
JAMESTOWN - Over 100 Under 100 holiday art show opens Nov. 10 at 3rd on 3rd Gallery. The annual Over 100 Under 100 local and regional art exhibit will open Saturday, Nov. 10 with a free public reception at 6 p.m. Each piece of artwork is priced at … [Read more...]
Veterans Day Events Scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 11
Veterans Day is this weekend and it also marks a special year to honor those who’ve served in the military. Sunday, Nov. 11 will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I – at the time called "The Great War" or the "War to End all … [Read more...]
After Election Victory Reed Comments on House Subpoena Power, Prospects of New House Speaker
WASHINGTON - With a power shift in the House, Democrats are prepared to use their newfound majority and subpoena power to go after all manner of financial records that could back up their claims that the President is using his presidency to enrich … [Read more...]
Mitrano Thanks Supporters, Offers Advice to Future Democratic Candidates
PENN YAN - The Democrat who was defeated by Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in this year’s General Election is giving some advice to anyone who decides to run in 2020. Candidate Tracy Mitrano held her final conference call with regional … [Read more...]
New Sheriff in Town: Quattrone Defeats Gerace in 2018 General Election
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County will have a new Sheriff beginning in 2019. Republican Challenger James Quattrone defeated Democratic Incumbent Joseph Gerace on Tuesday, marking an end to Gerace's 25-year reign as sheriff. Quattrone received an … [Read more...]
Reed Defeats Mitrano, Wins Election to Fifth Term in Congress
CORNING - Republican Congressman Tom Reed has been reelected to his fifth term in Office. The former mayor of Corning, NY who was first elected to congress in 2010, held off Democratic Challenger Tracy Mitrano of Penn Yann with a margin of victory … [Read more...]
