MAYVILLE - Thursday was the deadline for candidates to hand in their petitions to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections in order to to run for office in the 2017 general election. This year’s election features races for several local offices, … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Six Candidates for Three At-Large Seats Highlight 2017 Jamestown City Council Elections
JAMESTOWN - All voters in the city of Jamestown will have a decision to make when it's time to choose members of the Jamestown City Council during the November election. According to the Chautauqua County Board of Elections, 14 candidates … [Read more...]
Fire at Local LGBTQ Establishment, Arson is Suspected
JAMESTOWN - A fire reportedly broke out early Thursday at Sneakers bar, located at the corner of Harrison and Institute Streets in Jamestown. Reports on social media say the Jamestown Fire Department was called to the establishment around 2:30 … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Not Willing to Predict Outcome of Senate Majority’s Healthcare Proposal
WASHINGTON - Senate Republican leaders are trotting out their new, but reeling, health care bill and angling toward a showdown vote next week amid signs that they have lots of work ahead to win over GOP lawmakers or face a resounding … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Arrested for DWAI in Wyoming County Fatal Crash
VARYSBURG, NY - A Chautauqua County man is accused of driving while on drugs leading up to a deadly crash this past weekend in Wyoming County. State police say two motorcycles with two people on each bike were riding on Route 20A near Route 98 … [Read more...]
Ruiz Hearing Rescheduled for July 18
DUNKIRK - The hearing for the Dunkirk Woman accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend last week has been adjourned until next week in Dunkirk City Court. 28-year-old Rebecca Ruiz was charged with second-degree murder for the shooting death of … [Read more...]
Hemp Legislation Signed by Governor, Paves Way for Developing State’s Newest Cash Crop
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation and announced new actions to support the emerging industrial hemp industry and boost the agricultural economy in New York State. According to the governor's office, the legislation … [Read more...]
Governor Says Cutting Medicaid Will Hinder Battle Against Opioid Epidemic
ALBANY - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is continuing his criticism of Republican Lawmakers' effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act with their own health care plan called the American Health Care Act. The governor wrote an op-ed piece that … [Read more...]
Three Arrested on Drug Charges Following Tuesday Morning Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Three people were arrested on drug charges Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in downtown Jamestown. City police say the stop took place just before 8 a.m. at the intersection of Eighth and North Main Streets, just before 8 … [Read more...]
Reed Promotes New Manufacturing Legislation During Stop in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress was in Jamestown Monday to tour a local manufacturing plant and promote a new piece of legislation coming before the House later this week. Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was at Artone … [Read more...]
