BUFFALO - A Frewsburg resident who works as a chiropractor and school teacher is facing federal healthcare fraud charges. U.S. Attorney William Hochul’s office says Leo Kronert Jr. allegedly submitted false claims for payment to Medicare and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reed Makes Campaign Stop at Weber Knapp in Falconer
FALCONER, NY - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Falconer Thursday as part of a Campaign stop to tour a local manufacturing operation and promote his efforts to keep Western New York's manufacturing tradition alive and thriving. Reed … [Read more...]
Plumb Campaign Sets Record Straight Regarding 2nd Amendment Comments
LAKEWOOD, NY - The Democratic candidate for New York's 23rd Congressional District is highlighting false statements regarding the 2nd Amendment that have been made against him by Republican incumbent Tom Reed (R-Corning). Lakewood Democrat John … [Read more...]
Clymer Man Jailed Following Road Rage Incident Involving Shotgun
FRENCH CREEK - A Clymer man is in trouble with the law after an alleged road rage incident Wednesday night in the Town of French Creek. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to Marks Corners Rd. at about 8:20 p.m. … [Read more...]
Empire State Development to Oversee Athenex Project After Company Officials Voice Concerns
DUNKIRK - An international company that develops cancer care drugs is reportedly looking at alternative locations for its multi-million dollar pharmaceutical plant. In February Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials were in Dunkirk to … [Read more...]
2016 Jamestown Labor Day Festival is Sunday, Sept. 4
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and the Labor Day Festival Committee have announced that the 37th Annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival. Once again the event will be held Labor Day weekend on Sunday, Sept. 4 from noon until 9 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Boater Sent to Hospital For Treatment of Burns from Hot Antifreeze
BEMUS POINT - A boater was sent to WCA hospital Tuesday due to burns he suffered from hot antifreeze. According to the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the boater was near Bemus Point when his vessel experienced engine overheating problem. He … [Read more...]
First Day of School for Jamestown is Tuesday, Sept. 6
JAMESTOWN - Students across Chautauqua County will be returning to school next week, including here in Jamestown, where the schools will welcome students back on Tuesday. According to school officials, all Jamestown schools will hold a half-day of … [Read more...]
Westfield’s Grape Discovery Center Now Able to Sell Local Wines
WESTFIELD - Local wine makers will get an extra boost in sales thanks to a new state law sponsored by area lawmakers and recently signed by the governor. Senator Cathy Young’s office says visitors to the Grape Discovery Center in Westfield now … [Read more...]
Pacheco Pleads Not Guilty to Drug Charges, Bail Set at $300,000 Cash
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man arrested earlier this month in the largest individual drug seizure in the city’s history is pleading not guilty to the related charges. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, On Monday 34-year-old Juan Pacheco Jr. … [Read more...]
