MAYVILLE - Members of the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office and the entire regional community are mourning the loss of a deputy after he lost his brief battle with leukemia. Forty-Four year old sheriff deputy Michael Seeley died Friday night at … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
PropertyTax Exemptions in Jamestown at 37 Percent, Higher than 30 Percent Upstate NY Average
ALBANY - State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli issued a report Monday highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the impact they have on local governments and school districts. The report … [Read more...]
City – Police Union Arbitration Hearing Postponed
JAMESTOWN - The scheduled arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and the union representing Jamestown Police officers and scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 12 has been postponed indefinitely. The announcement was made via email Sunday … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Reed One of 67 House Republicans Voting Against Long-Term Federal Budget Bill
WASHINGTON - Congress has approved a major budget deal, ending a brief government shutdown overnight and sending the measure to the President for his signature. The House of Representatives voted 240-186 early Friday morning following approval in … [Read more...]
Governor Directs Department of Health to Provide for Counties in Response to Flu Emergency
State health officials report 15,753 confirmed influenza cases; 2,349 New Yorkers hospitalized ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker to authorize emergency assistance funding … [Read more...]
Jury Acquits Haffa on Attempted Murder, 1st Degree Robbery, Aggravated Assault Charges
MAYVILLE - The Cheektowaga man accused of attacking and attempting to take the life of a Chautauqua County Sheriff deputy has been acquitted on all three charges he was facing. However, 23 year-old Justin Haffa was found guilty on a lesser charge of … [Read more...]
County Dems Seeking Candidates for State Senate, Assembly and Local Offices
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Chair Norman Green says the Democratic Party is looking for candidates to take on Republican incumbents in the November General Election. Green said the party is looking for opponents to take on Republicans … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls for Passage of FAMILY Act
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday and called on Congress to pass the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. According to New York’s Junior Senator, the United States is the only … [Read more...]
Additional HEAP Funding Available for Qualifying Residents
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced additional funding available to help eligible New Yorkers heat their homes following severe low temperatures this winter. Households in danger of running out of heating fuel or having their utility … [Read more...]
Foley Denies Mistrial Request, Acknowledges Concerns with DA’s Office
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Judge David Foley has denied a mistrial request in the case of a Cheektwaga man accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. According to the Post-Journal, Judge Foley denied public defender … [Read more...]
