MAYVILLE - The Post-Journal is reporting that Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello has announced a new program to combat opioid use in the region. The announcement came during a Community Justice Council meeting on Wednesday. The … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Falconer Officials Say Clean Up will Move Forward at Site of March 2017 Arson Fire
FALCONER - It’s been nearly a year since a major arson fire broke out on W. Main St. in Falconer, destroying a major portion of its downtown business corridor. Since then village officials have been left waiting for the completion of the clean up … [Read more...]
Reed Says Country Needs to Focus on Causes of Gun Violence, Not the Weapon
WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is holding firm to his belief that the federal government should not ban the AR-15 or any other assault-style rifle. Reed, who represents Chautauqua County in the House and who’s received an "A+" … [Read more...]
Tops Markets LLC Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
WILLIAMSVILLE - Supermarket chain Tops Markets LLC filed for bankruptcy protection Wednesday, the latest regional grocery chain to look to restructure its balance sheet as consumers move to nontraditional food retailers. In court papers, Chief … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Okays Site Plan for Ice Arena Expansion
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the addition project at Northwest Arena. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the approval was given following a review of the plans with lead architect Clark … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Fund to Help Install Energy Saving Street Lighting Across the State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced Smart Street Lighting NY, a new statewide program that calls for at least 500,000 street lights throughout the state to be replaced with energy-saving LED technology by 2025. The program has the … [Read more...]
Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society has launched the 13th annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign. The fundraiser got underway on Feb. 12 and will run through the end of April. DONATE TODAY This year’s campaign will benefit the animals … [Read more...]
Public Comment Now Being Accepted for Herbicide Use in Chautauqua Lake, Meeting Scheduled for March 1
ELLERY - Public comment is now being accepted for the environmental impact statement involving the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake to treat invasive weeds. The Town of Ellery and Chautauqua Lake Partnership (CLP) have requested permission … [Read more...]
Planning Commission to Review Plans for Ice Arena Expansion
JAMESTOWN - The city Planning Commission is meeting Tuesday at city hall to continue its review of site plans for the Northwest Arena expansion project. According to the meeting agenda, the commission will continue site plan review and discussion … [Read more...]
Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to Launch ‘Jamestown Ambassador’ Initiative to Heighten Visitor Experience
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is looking for nearly three dozen downtown ambassadors to help welcome and inform out-of-town visitors. On Thursday JRC Executive Director Lisa Hatch presented the outline of the JRC Ambassador … [Read more...]
