JAMESTOWN - The Audubon Council of New York State presented its prestigious Norman I. Stotz Award to Ruth Lundin, president of Audubon Community Nature Center (ACNC). The annual award recognizes the Audubon New York member who best demonstrates … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sales Tax Revenue for Jamestown Outpacing Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - A major revenue stream for the city of Jamestown is looking better than expected, at least for the first quarter of this year. Jamestown finance director Joe Bellitto last week released the first quarter sales tax revenue numbers for … [Read more...]
Circus Performers, Museum Displays, Theater Performances Highlight Busy Weekend in Downtown Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend in downtown Jamestown with a variety of activities set to take place starting tonight and continuing into Saturday night. CIRCO COMEDIA AT THE REG Highlighting the weekend is the final Reg … [Read more...]
Young Announces Passage of Legislation in State Senate Strengthening Law for Sex Abuse Victims
ALBANY - NY Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) is also announcing legislation she says will advance justice and healing for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Under the new legislation sponsored by Young in the Senate, prosecutors will be able to … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Announces New Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The YWCA of Jamestown has a new executive director. The organization announced Thursday that the board has appointed Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps as the new ED. She will replace longtime director Beth Oakes, who now serves as ED of the … [Read more...]
Westfield’s Judith Einach Announces Candidacy for New York Assembly
WESTFIELD - A Westfield resident is announcing her intention to run as the Democratic Candidate for State Assembly in the 150th District. Westfield’s Judith Einach announced earlier this week she is running against Republican Andy Goodell, who’s … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Offers Testimony in Arbitration Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The Arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and its police union resumed on Wednesday and, according to the Post-Journal, the hearing became heated at times. The day focused on testimony by Board of Public Utilities General … [Read more...]
LOWV Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum Featuring Democratic Candidates for Congress
MAYVILLE, NY - An estimated 150 people were on hand Wednesday night for a Meet the Candidates forum featuring the five candidates running for the Democratic Party nomination in New York State's 23rd Congressional District. The event took in the … [Read more...]
No Questions, Comments from Public During JPS School Budget Hearing
JAMESTOWN - No one offered comments or questions Tuesday Night during the Jamestown School Board’s public hearing regarding the proposed 2018-19 budget. The hearing, which was held at Persell Middle School auditorium, provided details on the … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidates for Congress in Mayville Wednesday for LOWV Meet the Candidates Forum
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters is holding a Meet the Candidates forum Wednesday Night in Mayville, featuring the five candidates who will appear on the ballot for the Democratic Party's 23rd Congressional District … [Read more...]
