JAMESTOWN - A city man faces drug charges following an investigation late last week in the city. Jamestown police say 25 year-old David Brown was arrested Thursday afternoon following a search of his home at 226 Crossman St. Brown was the focus … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Governor Announces 76West Clean Energy Competition to Spur Business Development in Southern Tier
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced a major economic development initiative for the Southern Tier, including Chautauqua County. 76West is a $20 million business competition and business support program geared toward identifying … [Read more...]
Vice President Biden Appears with Gov. Cuomo to Support Proposed Paid Family Leave Policy
NEW YORK - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was joined by Vice President Joe Biden on Friday in New York City to kick off the “Strong Families, Strong New York” campaign to push for passage of the Governor’s paid family leave proposal in New York … [Read more...]
Tickets Still Available for 2016 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet on Feb. 15
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame will hold its 2016 Banquet and Induction ceremony on Monday, Feb. 15 at the Lakewood Rod & Gun Club and tickets for the event are still available. Inductees of the Class of 2016 are Alex Conti … [Read more...]
Public Meeting on Future of Chadakoin Brownfield Area Set for Feb. 2, 2016
JAMESTOWN - Residents who want to provide input on how to redevelop an area of land near the Chautauqua Lake outlet in Jamestown will want to attend a public meeting next week at the Jackson Cetner. At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday city officials and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Once Again on State Moderate Fiscal Stress List
ALBANY - State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has released an updated list of "School Districts in Stress," compiled at the end of 2015. The only local school appearing on the list under "Moderate Stress" was Jamestown Public Schools, which scored 55 … [Read more...]
Best Picture Nominee ‘Spotlight’ Showing Saturday at Reg Lenna
JAMESTOWN - The Oscar nominated drama, Spotlight, will show Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. The movie tells the riveting true story of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Boston Globe investigation that would rock the city and cause a … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Local Law Aimed at Assisting Economic Development
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature met Thursday night and had a fairly light agenda, with the meeting lasting only about 20 minutes. Among the highlights of the meeting was the approval of a local law that will allow the county to … [Read more...]
Informational Meeting on JPS 2016-17 Budget Set for Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown school board will hold the first of its two Budget Planning Sessions Thursday night at 7 p.m. in the Board Room at 197 Martin Road. The public is encouraged to attend these interactive planning sessions to learn more … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Immigrants Taken into Custody During Traffic Stop in Elllington
ELLINGTON, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office took two illegal immigrants into custody early this morning following a traffic stop in the town of Ellington. Sheriff Deputies stopped a vehicle on W. Main St. in the town of Ellington at … [Read more...]
