BUFFALO The National weather service has issued a lake effect snow warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Erie Counties from early Wednesday afternoon until late Friday afternoon. Forecasters say accumulations of up to 2 inches are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Silver Creek Man Injured in Vehicle-Bicycle Accident
IRVING - A Silver Creek man was sent to the hospital Tuesday afternoon after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bike on a busy north county roadway. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say the incident took place just before 4:15 p.m. on … [Read more...]
Cuomo Unveils Plan to Offer Free College Tuition to Thousands of New Yorkers
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to offer free college tuition to low to middle income students in New York. On Tuesday the governor unveiled the first signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free for New York’s … [Read more...]
County Legislature’s Organizational Meeting is Tuesday, New Chair to be Appointed
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting in Mayville Tuesday afternoon for its 2017 organizational meeting. Among the items on the agenda is the nomination and vote for a new Chairman, who will replace current chairman Jay … [Read more...]
Republicans to Maintain Control of State Senate Thanks to Breakaway Democrats
ALBANY – A group of breakaway Democrats will stick with Republicans who control the state Senate, continuing a coalition that has helped to keep the GOP in charge of the 63-member chamber despite their showing in the November elections. The … [Read more...]
Goodell Receives Party Leadership Position in Assembly
ALBANY– Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Jamestown) has been appointed to serve as the assistant minority leader pro tempore for the next two years, one of the top leadership positions within the Republican Caucus. In this new position, Goodell will … [Read more...]
Governor Unveils Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the launch of a 200-member multi-agency Minimum Wage Enforcement and Outreach Unit, which will be charged with ensuring that all minimum wage workers are paid the proper rate. The Enforcement and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Salvation Army Receives $35,000 to Help Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victims
JAMESTOWN - New York State has received $7.7 million in federal funding that will allow the state to fund 11 new programs and support 117 existing programs that help victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Funding through the federal … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo to Deliver State of the State at Six Different Locations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will deliver the 2017 State of the State message next week, but it won’t be delivered the same as in years’ past. The State Constitution requires an annual message from the Governor to the Legislature on the … [Read more...]
NY State Minimum Wage Increase Goes Into Effect
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for New York State is now in effect. As a result, nearly 2.2 million individuals will now have a slightly higher income. As of Dec. 31, the minimum wage for Upstate New York is at $9.70 an hour, with other .70 … [Read more...]
