JAMESTOWN - The Winter Storm Warning that’s wreaked havoc throughout the northeast United States is also making its presence felt locally, with yet another day of closings and cancellations. The National Weather Service says the Winter Storm … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sheriff’s Office Locates Escaped Prison, Returns Him to Custody
SINCLAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has finally captured the Sinclairville man who escaped from custody last week during an appearance in Town of Charlotte Court. Sheriff Joe Gerace says deputies and State Parole officers found … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Look to Rework Local Party Platform
JAMESTOWN - Democrats in the city of Jamestown are mobilizing in preparation for the local elections to be held this year in November. Jamestown City Democratic Committee Chairman Jim Walton is reporting that a sub-committee has been set up to … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Collins’ Medicaid Amendment for Proposed American Health Care Act
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 27) is throwing his support behind a fellow Republican’s plan to cut the cost of Medicaid from local governments. On Tuesday Reed held a conference call with regional media and said he’s supporting … [Read more...]
Governor Declares State of Emergency for All NY State in Advance of Winter Snow Storm
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has declared a state of emergency across all 62 counties in New York – including Chautauqua County. The declaration came Monday afternoon - ahead of the extreme winter storm that was expected to bring as much as two … [Read more...]
CODE Inc. to Receive $540,000 in State Funding for Home Rehab Programs
ALBANY - A local housing organization is getting funding from the state to continue it’s mission of providing housing opportunities to area residents. Senator Cathy Young’s (R-Olean) office says Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality, … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County, From Monday Night Through Wednesday
BUFFALO - A strong winter storm is expected to impact much of the Northeast over the next two days, and that includes Chautauqua County and the rest of Western New York. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Winter Storm Warning for … [Read more...]
Lt. Gov Critical of Medicaid Amendment for Proposed American Health Care Act
ALBANY - Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking aim at U.S. Rep. Chris Collins (R-Clarence, NY 27) for an amendment he offered to the Republicans' American Health Care Act, which is being put forward to repeal and replace the Affordable Care … [Read more...]
Job Totals Drop in Chautauqua County Between January 2016 and 2017
ALBANY - Chautauqua County's job-loss rate is the third highest in New York State when compared to other counties outside Metropolitan Areas. According to the New York State Department of Labor most recent job data report, Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Jury to Begin Deliberation in Redeye Murder Trial
MAYVILLE - The defense has rested in the case of Barbara Redeye, the 24-year-old Jamestown woman accused of stabbing and killing her half-brother, Dale Redeye, during an argument last summer in Jamestown. According to the Post-Journal, Judge David … [Read more...]
