NEW YORK - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer is calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use a law on the books to immediately ban kid-friendly e-cigarette flavors. According to Schumer, an e-cigarette warning letter to the FDA was signed … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Consultants Hold Public Input Session for Jamestown Urban Design Plan
JAMESTOWN - The effort to Update Jamestown’s Urban Design Plan took another step forward on Wednesday with a public input session in downtown Jamestown. Goody Clancy, the Boston-based consulting firm which created the original Urban Design Plan in … [Read more...]
Latest Congressional Non Partisan Ranking List has Reed Among Top 10 Percent
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has been recognized for being one of the most bipartisan members of congress. The Lugar Center completed a non-partisan ranking of how often each Member of Congress works across party lines and … [Read more...]
Several Local First Responders to be Recognized with Red Cross ‘Hometown Hero’ Award
JAMESTOWN - The American Red Cross will honor several local residents for extraordinary courage at its annual Hometown Heroes Breakfast, Sponsored by Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, on Wednesday, May 16. The Hometown Heroes Breakfast celebrates … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Legislation Revoking Gun Ownership Rights for Domestic Abusers
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation to remove guns from domestic abusers and close a loophole in state law that will ensure domestic abusers are required to surrender all firearms, not just handguns. The Governor also … [Read more...]
Panama Man Held on $1 Million Cash Bail Following Investigation into Sex Offense with Minors
MAYVILLE - A Panama man is in the county jail on a million dollars bail connected to the rape and committing a sex act with two minors. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 50 year-old Frederick Antill Jr. of Niobe Road was arraigned in the … [Read more...]
One Person Arrested in South Side Home Invasion and Assault Case, Police Still Seek Other Suspects
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested one suspect allegedly involved in a south-side home invasion/assault early Monday morning, but are continuing to look for other suspects also involved in the case. According to a media release, 33 year-old … [Read more...]
Residents, Stakeholders Encouraged to Attend Public Input Session on Updated Urban Design Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation (JRC) is inviting the public to attend an input session on Wednesday that focuses on updating the city's Urban Design Plan for the city. Once completed, the planning document will provide guidance … [Read more...]
United Way, Lewis & Lewis Law Firm Trade Locations
JAMESTOWN - A regional human service organization and a local law firm have traded locations in downtown Jamestown. The Jamestown office of Lewis & Lewis, P.C., has relocated from its long-time offices at 208 Pine Street to the Tew Mansion, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Spending for Second Phase of Police Department Emergency Repair Work
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a resolution to continue repair work to the Jamestown Police Station after it was flooded and damaged during a heavy rain storm last year. Monday night the council approved the city entering an … [Read more...]
