FALCONER - A group of local and state lawmakers were in Falconer Friday morning to raise awareness about the need for more funding for road and bridge projects. Rebuild NY Now, a broad-based coalition seeking to raise public awareness about the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
former Ellery Court Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
MAYVILLE - The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
Brooks Memorial, Lake Shore Hospitals to Affiliate with Kaleida Health
BUFFALO - A Dunkirk hospital has received support from the state that could lead to long-term stability for residents in the North County. On Friday Kaleida Health announced it will affiliate with Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk and is close … [Read more...]
Southern Airways Acquires Sun Air Express, to Start Serving Chautauqua County Airport
MEMPHIS, TENN - Southern Airways has announced that it has acquired Ft. Lauderdale-based Sun Air Express, a commuter airline serving eight cities in the mid-Atlantic region – including the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown - with hubs at … [Read more...]
North County Criminal Defense Attorney to Run for District Attorney
FREDONIA - It appears there will be a contested race for the office of county district attorney when voters head out to the polls for the 2016 November general elections. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua County Republican … [Read more...]
Train Derailment Leads to Evacuation of 100 Residents in Ripley
RIPLEY - It was a busy day in Ripley on Wednesday as crews continued to remove some of the 16 cars from a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Tuesday night, forcing the evacuation of nearly 100 residents from their homes. Officials now … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Push for Increased Federal Support in Fight Against Heroin, Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON - New York’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate both took time out on Wednesday to address to growing heroin and opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across upstate new York, including here Chautauqua County. On … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Independent Pharmacies to Sell Naloxone Over the Counter
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced independent pharmacies across the state will now be able to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Naloxone – also known as Narcan® -- is a medication that reverses opioid … [Read more...]
Effort to Contain Ethanol Spill Underway Following Train Derailment in Ripley
RIPLY, NY - There’s been a train derailment in Chautauqua County. Dozens of people were forced out of their homes in Ripley Tuesday night after a train derailment triggered an ethanol spill. A statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo says 15 rail … [Read more...]
Prendergast to Move Forward with Phase 2 Construction Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is set to begin the next phase of renovations to help make the facility more handicapped accessible. During its February board meeting the board of trustees voted to move forward with selecting the Kinley … [Read more...]
