ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging U.S. lawmakers to follow New York State's lead and pass legislation similar to the New York SAFE Act. Cuomo released a statement Thursday, one day after another high school mass shooting incident in Florida … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Fire Crews Respond to Overnight Alarm at Falconer High School
FALCONER - Fire crews were sent to Falconer High School overnight to deal with a small fire that had broken out in the basement. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’ Office says a fire alarm at the school went off at about 1:30 a.m. and the Falconer … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Jones Booker to Call for Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition
WASHINGTON - New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined with New Jersey Senator Corey Booker on Wednesday to cosponsor a bill that would end federal prohibition of marijuana. Gillibrand and Booker announced their support for the Marijuana Justice … [Read more...]
Council Discusses Renovation Work at JPD Headquarters
JAMESTOWN - The effort to address flooding that took place in the Jamestown Police Department headquarters last year continues to move forward. On Monday night during its work session the Jamestown City Council discussed change orders and more … [Read more...]
Reed Responds to Trump Budget Proposal, SNAP Reform Plan
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is offering his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s 2019 Federal Budget proposal. During a conference call with regional media on Tuesday, Chautauqua County's representative in the House of … [Read more...]
Congressional Candidate Mitrano Wins 23rd District Democratic Straw Poll In Ithaca
ITHACA - The State Theatre in Ithaca was filled with an estimated 700 Democrats Monday night to participate in a straw poll involving several candidates vying for the party's nomination to run for Congress in November. On Tuesday morning it was … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Clarification on JLDC Bylaw Issue from City Attorney, Clerk
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has received an update on the question of whether or not it would be able to make changes to the bylaws of the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). On Monday night City Attorney Marilyn … [Read more...]
JCC Offers Update on January On-Campus Sexual Assault Investigation
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College has provided an update on the investigation into the alleged sexual assault that took place Jan. 29 in one of the college’s residents halls. According to a JCC media release, it’s been determined by JCC … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JPD Chief Responds to Published Local Commentary Focusing on City Crime
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held a work session Monday night and during the meeting Jamestown Police Chief and Public Safety Director Harry Snellings spent time going deeper into the city’s 2017 crime rate … [Read more...]
Trial of Sherman Man Accused of Manslaughter in Billquist Death Scheduled for August 2018
MAYVILLE - The trial date has been set for the Sherman man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor during a hunting accident last November. According to the Post-Journal, the trial for 34 year-old Thomas Jadlowski will begin with Jury selection … [Read more...]
