ALBANY - Some of the immigrant children being housed in New York foster care facilities after being separated from their parents at the southern border need psychological counseling for the traumatizing ordeal. That’s according to Gov. Andrew … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Charging All Retailers with Sales Tax
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that states can charge out-of-state retailers sales tax, at least in some circumstances, even if they don't have a store or warehouse in the state. This ruling opens the door to allow sales taxes … [Read more...]
City Zoning Board Approves Variance and Special Use Requests from National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has approved the variance and special use requests from the National Comedy Center to install two large electronic signs on the facade of the facility. Much of Thursday’s hearing focused on … [Read more...]
UPMC WCA Chautauqua President, Board Highlights 2017 Successes During Thursday Presentation
JAMESTOWN - UPMC WCA Chautauqua held its 23rd Annual Meeting of the Corporations Thursday morning, with hospital president Betsy Wright, president along with members of the board offering a recap of the past year’s accomplishments and financial … [Read more...]
JHS Announces 2018 Valedictorian, Salutatorian and Commencement Speaker
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools has announced its 2018 Valedictorian will be Andrew Pumford and Salutatorian will be Alicia Rensel. Pumford is the son of Lori and Brian Pumford. He will be attending Vanderbilt University to study biochemistry … [Read more...]
Criticism of Mitrano Ramps Up in Final Days of Congressional Democratic Primary Race
There's less than a week remaining before Democrats in Chautauqua County and across the 23rd Congressional District go to the polls to choose a candidate to run against incumbent Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) in November. The 2018 Democratic … [Read more...]
Motorcyclist Crashes After Allegedly Fleeing from Police
ELLERY - An unidentified 30-year-old man was involved in a motorcycle crash on Route 430 early Wednesday morning after allegedly fleeing from police. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies say they tried to stop the motorcyclist after he committed … [Read more...]
Third Street Streetscape Projects Move Forward Following Planning Commission Approval
JAMESTOWN - There will be increased construction activity on East Third Street in the coming weeks now that the city Planning Commission has signed off on site plans for an upcoming Streetscape reconstruction project. The project will take place … [Read more...]
Bush Industries Finds New Owner
JAMESTOWN - Bush Industries has a new owner. According to the Post-Journal, private equity firm Lorraine Capital from Buffalo recently acquired the furniture manufacturer and distributor based in Jamestown. Lorraine plans on investing more capital … [Read more...]
More than a Dozen Charged in ‘Operation Meltdown’ Federal Methamphetamine Bust
JAMESTOWN - A joint effort by local, state, and federal authorities has led to the arrest of 18 individuals involved with allegedly trafficking and selling methamphetamine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joseph Karaszewski was in Jamestown Tuesday to … [Read more...]
