LAKEWOOD - Lakewood officials are asking state environmental officials to test water samples taken from Chautauqua Lake, off the shore of the village, after a boat being used to treat areas of the lake with herbicide was spotted in the area. Last … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Federal Charges Filed Against Two Men Involved in Recent Drug, Gun Investigation
ELLICOTT - Two Jamestown men face federal gun charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says 27 year-old Tyler Craig Anderson and 26 year-old Robert Lincoln were indicted on charges of conspiracy to make false statements to purchase … [Read more...]
#GiveBigCHQ Yields $88,000 in Donations
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is announcing the results of its first ever #GiveBigCHQ promotion. According to the foundation, 855 individuals donated over $88,800 to 66 nonprofit organizations throughout the community, … [Read more...]
Tier 2 Junior Hockey to Return to Jamestown in Fall 2018
JAMESTOWN - A Tier 2 North American Hockey League team will once again play at the Northwest Arena. The former Philadelphia Rebels hockey club have signed an eight-year contract to play in Jamestown. Jamestown has been without a Tier 2 Junior … [Read more...]
25-Year Development Odyssey: The National Comedy Center Finds a Home in Jamestown’s Historic Train Station
JAMESTOWN, NY - The acquisition of the Gateway Train Station (formerly "Erie-Lackawanna Train Station") and its surrounding property by the National Comedy Center in the Summer of 2017 was the culmination of a 25-year renovation and development … [Read more...]
Comedy Center Board Chairman Responds to Zoning Board Tabling Variance, Special Use Requests
JAMESTOWN - The effort to get a zoning variance and special use permit for two digital signs at the National Comedy Center will be moving forward. That’s according to NCC board chairman Tom Benson after the city zoning board tabled a request by … [Read more...]
Herbicide Application Scheduled for June 11 and 12 Despite Funding Challenges
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE - The application of chemical herbicide to some areas of Chautauqua Lake will begin next week. The Towns of Busti, Ellery, and North Harmony have received permits from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...]
Downtown Business Owners Turns to Crowdfunding to Help Reopen Doors
JAMESTOWN - A downtown business owner and long-time supporter of community events and activities is in need of help. Mike Dykeman, owner and operator of the Dykeman Young Gallery & Vintage Emporium on 2nd street, experienced loss of his … [Read more...]
Federal Funding for Chautauqua Lake Moves Forward in Washington
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Congressman, Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning), announced Thursday the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 which authorizes a study to evaluate the environmental and economic damage caused … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Opens Saturday, June 8
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Market is excited for a fun, vibrant and community-focused season. Continuing on Saturdays along Cherry street between Second and Third Streets in downtown Jamestown, the Public Market will run later in the day … [Read more...]
