The James Prendergast Library will be closed for a month, starting September 2, in order to complete construction work on the building. The project, funded through a New York State Aid for Library Construction Grant, includes updating the front … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Discarded Cigarette To Blame In Lakewood Fire
A discarded cigarette is to blame for a fire at an insurance agency in Lakewood Monday morning. Lakewood Fire and Lakewood-Busti Police Departments responded to 401 East Fairmount Avenue around 7:30 a.m. yesterday for a report of a structure … [Read more...]
SNL Cast Member James Austin Johnson To Join SNL Head Writer At The Reg On Sunday
Saturday Night Live cast member James Austin Johnson will join Saturday Night Live head writer Streeter Seidell for “Inside Saturday Night Live” at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Sunday, August 10. The 2:00 p.m. show is part of the Lucille … [Read more...]
Discussions To Continue Over Proposed Zoning Change By Jackson-Taylor Park
Jamestown City Council will continue discussions at their work session on changing the zoning of the area near Jackson-Taylor Park. Council initially heard about the proposal at their July work session when it was thought that a local law was … [Read more...]
3 Arrested Following Fight, 1 For Assaulting Police Officer
Three people were arrested following a fight at The Wine Cellar that also involved the assault of a Jamestown Police officer. Jamestown Police said that they were called to the bar on North Main Street around 1:30 Sunday morning for a report of a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Will Spend 30 Years In Prison Production Of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Jamestown man will spend 30 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 36-year old Roberto Millan was sentenced in U.S. District Court to serve 360 months in prison and 20 years … [Read more...]
Writer Kwame Alexander Featured During Chautauqua Institution’s Week Seven
Week seven at Chautauqua Institution will feature writer Kwame Alexander and friends. Alexander is the Michael I. Rudell Artistic Director of Literary Arts and Chautauqua’s first-ever Writer in Residence. The conversations this week will explore … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center’s Free Community Picnics This Week
The Chautauqua Center will host two Community Picnics in Dunkirk and Jamestown this week as part of National Health Center Week. Both picnics will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with the Dunkirk Community Picnic will held Tuesday, August … [Read more...]
Traffic Alert: South Main and Harrison Streets Intersection Remains Closed
South Main Street between Harrison and East Second Street remains closed to traffic through at least Wednesday of this week. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities said the street closure has been extended due to unexpected difficulties with the … [Read more...]
More Than 4,500 Children In County Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Federal Policy
More than 4,500 children in Chautauqua County could lose their health coverage when the new policy from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) takes effect in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul warned that a new federal policy threatens to … [Read more...]
