ELLERY - A Bemus Point man faces multiple charges after a car crash Saturday morning in the town of Ellery near Sinclairville. Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies say the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on Route 380 at Pickard Rd. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Former Key Bank Building Receives $500,000 Grant to Assist with Redevelopment
JAMESTOWN - A former bank and downtown landmark will receive major funding from the state to help in a redevelopment project. Late last week Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nearly $40 million has been awarded to 75 communities from the state’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] State, Local Officials Welcome Bus Manufacturer to Jamestown
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Less than a year after it was initially announced, a new manufacturing facility is now up and running on Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown. On Thursday Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul came to Jamestown to join … [Read more...]
After Three Years of Waiting, Chautauqua County Finally Sees Benefits of Start-Up NY
JAMESTOWN - Part of the reason why the New Flyer bus company set up a manufacturing division in Jamestown is due in large part to Start-Up NY. The program, which was launched in 2013 and included an appearance by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at Jamestown … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning in Place from Thursday Afternoon Through Early Sunday Night
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, and Southern Erie Counties, starting Thursday afternoon and continuing through early Sunday night. According to forecaster in … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor to Attend New Flyer Ribbon Cutting Thursday Morning
JAMESTOWN - For the second time in less than a week, the Lt. Governor of New York will be making an appearance in Jamestown. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday morning for New Flyer, the Canadian transit bus company that opened a … [Read more...]
Local United Way Surpasses 2016 Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Campaign has ended with what officials are calling welcome, but unexpected, results. More than 60 people were in attendance on Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College to learn the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Approves 7-Year Extension on Covenant Manor PILOT
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has given its approval to extending a tax abatement package to a downtown property owner for an addition seven years. On Tuesday the board voted 8-0 in favor of the extension on an … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Second of Three Transgender Student Presentations
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board is continuing its effort to settle on a new policy for protecting Transgender Students in the district. On Tuesday night, Superintendent Tim Mains and Jamestown High School nurse practitioner Deborah Piotrowski … [Read more...]
City, BPU Begin Process of Annexing Property from Ellicott to Save Money on Tax Payments
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is hoping to save money in the future by annexing a piece of city-owned property currently located in the town of Ellicott. On Monday the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a resolution asking Jamestown … [Read more...]
