WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has signed off on a letter to the U.S. Department of Education reasserting parents and students’ right to opt-out of high stakes federal testing. Reed is one of a handful of lawmakers who’ve … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sheriff Gerace Encourages Residents to Register at Smart911.com
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace is Encouraging Residents to Be Better Protected in an Emergency by Celebrating National Smart911 Day. National Smart911 Day was created to honor and support the exceptional work 9-1-1 call takers do … [Read more...]
Teen Accused of Pulling Knife on Officer at Jamestown High School
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a teen after he allegedly pulled a knife on a member of the New York State Police. According to Jamestown Police, a plain clothes investigator from the State Police saw an altercation in the parking lot of … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement Hours Before Deadline
ALBANY - New York State lawmakers have been able to reach an agreement on another on-time state budget. On Thursday, Governor Andrew Cuomo joined Senate leader John Flanagan and Assembly leader Carl Heastie in announcing the agreement on the $154 … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Child
SINCLAIRVILLE, NY -A Sinclairville man has been arrested by Chautauqua county Sheriff’s deputies for sexually abusing a child. A report from the Sheriff's Office says 46 year-old Louis Higgs Jr. of Thornton Rd. has been charged with course of … [Read more...]
Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Area residents who want to get ready for the upcoming gardening season have an opportunity to receive plenty of tips, advice, and materials during the 2016 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show, presented by Mike’s Nursery, taking … [Read more...]
State Tax Department’s Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday
JAMESTOWN - The State Department of Financial Services’ Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. Taxpayers with federal adjusted gross incomes under $62,000 can save … [Read more...]
‘The Lady in the Van’ Shows at the Reg Lenna Saturday Night
JAMESTOWN - Oscar-winner and Downton Abbey favorite, Maggie Smith stars in The Lady in the Van Saturday, April 2 at 8pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Alan Bennett's story is based on the true story of Miss Shepherd (played by a magnificent … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident
UPDATE at 12:45 p.m. Thursday: The Jamestown Police Department has released the name of the woman who died as a result of the car-pedestrian accident on Wednesday. They say 69 year old Margaret I. Thorn of Jamestown died after she was struck by a car … [Read more...]
Senator Young Says She will Fight Proposal to Legalize Heroin Injection Sites in NY
ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young has gone on record as being against a proposal to legalize injection sites for heroin users, which would allow them to use the drug under medical supervision. The proposal, which was first brought forward by the … [Read more...]
