BEMUS POINT - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office navigation team rescued a fisherman who fell out of his boat early Tuesday night near Bemus Point. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were on patrol in the lake near Oriental Park when … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Two City Men Arrested on Drug Charges During Separate Investigations
JAMESTOWN - Two city men are in jail following two drugs raids that took place in Jamestown Tuesday morning. City police say the raids took place at about 6 a.m. at residences located at 734 E. Second St. and 801 W. Fifth St. They say both raids … [Read more...]
County IDA Purchases Property in Ellicott, to be Developed into Shovel-Ready Commercial Site
ELLICOTT - The board of directors for the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) has a approved the acquisition of 66 acres of land in the town of Ellicott to be used for future business development. According to a media release … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receives Federal Grant for Early Childhood Programming
DUNKIRK - Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. has been awarded federal funding to help continue to develop early childhood programming in the county. On Tuesday U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced nearly $4.4 million in … [Read more...]
Child Injured During Chautauqua Lake Boating Accident
CHAUTAUQUA - A four-year-old child was sent to the hospital Sunday afternoon after being involved in an accident while his family was boating on Chautauqua Lake. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened just after noon on … [Read more...]
Jamestown to Create Anti-Poverty Task Force, Seeking Local Organization to Oversee Project
JAMESTOWN - City officials are working to create an anti-poverty task force and they’re looking for a nonprofit organization to lead the process. According to a report in Tuesday’s Post-Journal, Jamestown was one of 10 cities in the state selected … [Read more...]
State to Restrict Sex Offenders on Parole from Playing Pokemon Go
ALBANY - New York State is cracking down on sex offenders who may try to take part in the popular Pokemon Go augmented reality game. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Corrections and Community … [Read more...]
2016 Gerry Rodeo Begins Wednesday
GERRY - The 72nd annual Gerry Fire Department’s PRCA rodeo kicks off Wednesday night, August 3, and runs for four nights through Saturday, August 6, at 8 p.m. with approximately 200 professional cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation competing … [Read more...]
Over 27,000 Unclaimed Funds in Chautauqua County Total $10 Million
ALBANY - Staff from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office will attend community events around the state to help residents search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli oversees 33 million unclaimed … [Read more...]
Jamestown Students Gain Ground in ELA Proficiency but Drop in Math Proficiency
ALBANY NY - Jamestown Public Schools is finally starting to see some ground being gained in student proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) in grades 3 through 8, but proficiency in learning math remains flat. On Friday the New York State … [Read more...]
