A state program has been launched to help small businesses protect workers during extreme heat. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sofia Russo Named New Agriculture Program Coordinator At CCE Chautauqua
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that Sofia Russo is their new Agriculture Program Coordinator. CCE Chautauqua has been undergoing an internal capacity study which has led to innovative growth and positive … [Read more...]
22nd Annual Jamestown Scandinavian Festival This Weekend
The 22nd Annual Jamestown Scandinavian Festival will take place this weekend at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown. The event will run 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Beginning at the Jamestown Farmer’s Market … [Read more...]
RTPI Holding Summer Soiree on Saturday
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will hold its annual Summer Soiree this Saturday. The event from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will feature live music by The Assembly, hors d’oeuvres by The Catering Company WNY, and an open bar with wine by Johnson Estate … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Actions To Assess Impact Of Tariff Policies
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced actions to assess cost increases and supply chain disruptions caused by the Trump Administration’s tariff policies. At the Governor’s direction, Director of State Operations Kathryn Garcia sent a memo to State … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Expand Off-Season Growing
The Jamestown Farmers Market has been awarded a $50,000 Farmers Market Resiliency Grant from New York State. This funding will help expand the market’s reach, increase farmer participation, and improve year-round access to fresh, locally grown … [Read more...]
Live CHQ Presents Free Jamestown Tarp Skunks Game July 17
Live CHQ is presenting a “Community Buyout Night” for the Jamestown Tarp Skunks this Thursday. The game will feature the visiting Niagara Ironbacks, with free admission, courtesy of Live CHQ, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]
NTSB Releases Cause Of June 2023 Airplane Crash Near Jamestown Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the probable cause of a fatal airplane crash on June 6, 2023 near the Jamestown Airport. The NTSB report said “The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested For Stealing More Than $1 Million From Employer
A Jamestown man has been charged with stealing more than $1 million from his employer. Jamestown Police say that following an investigation by their department and the Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office, 60-year old Paul A. Weinstein was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies In Motorcycle Incident On City’s Southside
A Jamestown man died in a motorcycle accident on Jamestown’s southside Sunday afternoon. Jamestown Police report officers were called just before 1:00 p.m. to the single vehicle accident in the area of Barrett and McKinley Avenue. An investigation … [Read more...]
