WASHINGTON - Federal environmental regulators announced on Monday they will ease emissions standards for cars and trucks, saying that a timeline put in place by President Barack Obama was not appropriate and set standards "too high." The … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Brocton Officials Hear Concerns from Community Over Future of St. Stephen Hotel
BROCTON - Residents Brocton are voicing their concern about a proposed rehabilitation facility in the center of the village, located in a local landmark. The Post-Journal is reporting that residents attended a recent village boar meeting to voice … [Read more...]
Young Applauds Addition of Protections to Combat Sexual Harassment in Workplace
ALBANY - Calling it a victory for victims and a defining moment for New York, Senator Cathy Young (R,C,I – 57th District) heralded sweeping new protections included in 2018-19 state budget to combat the problem of sexual harassment in the … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Federal Recognition of National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - Senator Charles Schumer was in Jamestown Friday to announce his plan to introduce a congressional resolution designating Jamestown’s National Comedy Center as the official National Comedy Center of the United States. According to … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Administration to Release Funds to Help with Opioid Epidemic
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer on Friday addressed the need for more support by the federal government to help communities struggling in the battle against Opioid Addiction. On Friday afternoon Schumer was at the Alcohol and Drug … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves 2018-19 Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. On Friday and Saturday the state legislature approved the $168 billion, 2018-19 State Budget, with a deal that includes a new state tax code as a response to federal changes and more money for … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services has now lifted the boil water advisory for Dunkirk water system users. Construction at the City of Dunkirk's water plant caused a large leak on Wednesday that could have … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Tables Proposed Local Law for Animal Abuse Registry
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has tabled a local law establishing a county-wide Animal Abuse Registry. During its March voting session last week, legislator Terry Neibel (R-Sheridan) made a motion to table the proposed registry and … [Read more...]
Local Officials Attend Seminar and Harmful Algal Blooms
ROCHESTER - Chautauqua Lake was well represented at the Western New York Regional Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Summit in Rochester on March 26. County Executive George Borrello, County Legislator Pierre Chagnon, Water Resource Specialist Bill … [Read more...]
Rotary Club Fire and Ice Ball is Saturday, April 14
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Noon Rotary Club is announcing its Fire and Ice Ball fundraiser is set for 6 p.m. Saturday, April 14 at Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. The event is being described as an eclectic evening of dining, music, dancing, a … [Read more...]
