WASHINGTON - Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) on Thursday said she plans to vote against the waiver required for retired Marine Gen. James Mattis to serve as Donald Trump’s defense secretary. Gillibrand’s early opposition to the waiver came less … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools Reaches Contract Agreement with Teachers Union
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools and the Jamestown Teachers Association (JTA) have announced the joint-approval a new collective bargaining agreement teachers. The Jamestown school board approved the JTA Contract at its board meeting Thursday, … [Read more...]
RTPI to Hold Holiday Open House Saturday, December 3
JAMESTOWN - The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) presents their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests who attend the event will enjoy free admission into our current exhibits and light refreshments, and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Reed Appointed Vice Chair of Trump Transition Team
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress has been selected to be a vice chair for president-elect Donald Trump's transition team. Corning Republican Tom Reed, who represents Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
21st Century Cures Act Receives Bipartisan Support in House
WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a sweeping, $6.3 billion bill that supporters say will spur medical innovation, speed access to new drugs, expand access to mental health treatment and battle the opioid … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Rape Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was sent to the Chautauqua County Jail Wednesday on second- and third-degree rape charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff Office says 27 year-old Thomas Fisher of East Sixth Street, was taken into custody at 3:20 p.m. … [Read more...]
National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 4 through Dec. 10
MAYVILLE - National Influenza Vaccination Week is December 4-10 and the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reminds everyone that it is not too late to get vaccinated. While seasonal flu activity varies, flu activity usually … [Read more...]
State DOT to Host Public Meeting Dec. 7 on Proposed Roundabout in Fredonia
FREDONIA - A large roundabout willbe coming to one of the busiest intersections in Chautauqua County in 2017. The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. to … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Broadband Connection Legislation in Fredonia
FREDONIA - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was in Fredonia Monday to announce the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act. The State’s junior Senator stopped by DFT Communications said the bipartisan legislation would help … [Read more...]
City Man Dies Following Hunting Accident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man died Monday as the result of a hunting accident in the town of Busti. The Lakewood-Busti Police Department says 50 year old Thomas R. Carlson died as the result of an accidental gunshot wound from his own gun. Police … [Read more...]
