ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo blamed upstate weather for prompting New Yorkers to flee to other states. Cuomo told reporters Tuesday that while job losses and high taxes once drove people to leave New York, his administration has ended that trend and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Executive to Unveil 2019 Budget Wednesday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will present his first spending plan when the Chautauqua County Legislature meets tonight in Mayville. In advance of the spending plan, Borrello said his goals are to create a budget that is … [Read more...]
Quattrone Receives Endorsement of Local Police Chiefs Association
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Association of Chiefs of Police has endorsed James Quattrone for Sheriff of Chautauqua County. The Chiefs of Police Association represents the Chiefs of Police of Dunkirk, Ellicott, Fredonia, Jamestown, … [Read more...]
Four Charged Following Drug Investigation at Second Street Residence
JAMESTOWN - Four Jamestown residents face drug and weapons charges after police executed a search warrant in a resident Friday afternoon. City Police say an investigation into drug activity led police to request a search warrant at 1091 E. Second … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Man Charged in Mayville Burgalary
MAYVILLE - A Silver Creek man has been arrested on burglary charges following an investigation in Mayville by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Police say deputies were called to a location in the Village of Mayville on Sept. 19 for report … [Read more...]
YMCA Dispels Rumor of Lakewood Branch’s Pending Closure
JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Jamestown Area YMCA say there are no plans to close the Lakewood branch of the organization. The statement comes after an online petition surfaced, stating the facility is slated for closure and seeking signatures to … [Read more...]
Stonewall Rebellion’s Coffman to Speak at JCC Wednesday, Sept. 26
JAMESTOWN - Bert Coffman from the Stonewall Rebellion Veterans’ Association will be speaking about his participation in the June 1969 Stonewall “Riots” in the Jamestown Community College student union on Wednesday Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. The Stonewall … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna 2018-19 Season Begins Wednesday with TaikoProject Performance
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts debuts Japanese drumming group and opens a show in 3rd On 3rd Gallery on Wednesday, Sept. 26. Japanese drumming group TaikoProject will perform Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. The performance is 95 minutes … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Concerns from Fire Union, Eagle St. Residents
JAMESTOWN - In spite of the cool temperatures and noticeable winds the Jamestown City Council held its September voting session outdoors at Chadakoin Park on Monday night. Among the items that came up, Shawn Shilling - the president of Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged Following 11-Hour Standoff with Police
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is awaiting arraignment an 11-hour-long standoff with city police Sunday. Jamestown Police say the incident began early Sunday morning around 3 a.m. after receiving reports of a man chasing a woman with a knife at 22 … [Read more...]
