JAMESTOWN - A major economic development project in northern Chautauqua County has taken a step forward with the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board of directors signing off on two different tax abatement programs. The $200 … [Read more...]
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Arson and Overheated Wall Light Determined as Cause of Two Separate Fires in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown fire investigators have determined the cause of two fires that took place earlier this week in the city. According to the Post-Journal, investigators say the fire fire that destroyed an abandoned home at 426 E. Fifth Street … [Read more...]
BPU Approves New Flex Electric Rate Agreement with Monofrax
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board Of Public Utilities on Monday approved a new flex-rate agreement with Monofrax, who has participated in the program since it was founded. According to a media release from the BPU, the new agreement with Monofrax … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Gillibrand Announces Details of Opioid Addiction Prevention Act During Stop in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was in Jamestown on Monday to share details of the Opioid Addiction Prevention Act, a proposed piece of bipartisan legislation that would limit the amount of prescription opioids a physician can prescribe to … [Read more...]
Reed Will Oppose Any Health Care Bill that Doesn’t Include Faso-Collins Amendment
WASHINGTON - Republican leaders are steering the Senate toward a crucial vote on their bill eviscerating much of the Affordable Care Act, President Barack Obama's health care law. The pending vote has been buoyed by the near theatrical return to the … [Read more...]
City Fire Crews Battle Two Blazes on Monday
JAMESTOWN - City fire crews have been busy the past 24 hours battling two separate house fires in the city. Late Monday night the Jamestown Fire Department was called to a residence at 262 Falconer Street for a fire that reportedly originated on … [Read more...]
Former JPD Police Officer and Veteran Awarded $170,000 Judgement in Discrimination Case Against City
MAYVILLE - A former Jamestown police officer has been awarded a settlement of $170,000 in damages from the city after a judge found he was discriminated against by the police department because of spending time away from the force due to serving in … [Read more...]
Reed Hosts Third Annual Manufacturing Summit at Finger Lakes Community College
CANANDAIGUA - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) held his annual manufacturing summit for the 23rd congressional district Friday at Finger Lakes Community College. The summit is designed to highlight manufacturing successes in the region, as … [Read more...]
Blue Green Algae Leads to Closure of Lakewood Beach
MAYVILLE - Patches of blue-green algae have shown up in areas of the southern basin of Chautauqua Lake. According to the Post-Pournal, the dangerous algae was found near shorelines in Lakewood, Fluvanna, Long Point State Park and the Bemus Point … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday, Continues Through Weekend
GERRY - The 2017 Scandinavian Folk Festival begins Friday, July 21 at the Gerry Rodeo grounds and will continue throughout the weekend. In addition to Scandinavian foods, crafts, demonstrations, lectures and vendors, there will also be musical … [Read more...]
