MAYVILLE - A lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Friday seeking to halt the Chautauqua Institution's plans to demolish its iconic open-air amphitheater and build a new one. The suit was filed by the Committee to Preserve the Historic … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Four Facing Drug Charges Following Parole Check in North Harmony
NORTH HARMONY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is reporting the arrest of four individuals following a parole check on Thursday, Jan. 21. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies and New York State Parole checked a residence on Wall St. in the … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Moving Forward with Proposal to Establish Library District
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is moving forward in the effort to establish a library district. On Thursday the board approved a motion to proceed with filing the required paperwork needed to hold a public vote on the creation of a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Soup and a Song Fundraiser Returns to St. Susan Center Saturday, Jan. 23
JAMESTOWN - The popular "Soup and a Song" fundraiser, which combines a tasty meal with live music all for a good cause, returns this weekend at the St. Susan Center. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Executive Director Jeff Smith was a guest on … [Read more...]
WNY Won’t Likely See Impact of East Coast Storm
PHILADELPHIA - A major winter storm that could create blizzards in some regions of the country is about to descend on the east coast, but it likely won’t make its presence felt here in Western New York. The National Weather Service said in a … [Read more...]
New York Finalizes Ban On Transgender Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights has adopted new regulations that ban discrimination and harassment against transgender people. The regulations affirm that transgender individuals are … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Announce Upcoming Public Input Sessions for 2016-17 Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School board has started the process of preparing for the district's 2016-17 budget. According to a recent article in the Jamestown Post-Journal, the school board met on Tuesday night to begin planning for how it will … [Read more...]
Bills Hire NFL’s First Full Time Female Coach
BUFFALO - The NFL has its first full-time female coach. Kathryn Smith was promoted by the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday night to take over as special teams quality control coach on Rex Ryan's staff. She will assist special teams coordinator Danny … [Read more...]
Reed Calls on Senate to Approve Refugee Bill
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says it’s time for the United States to enact new security measures to address the issue of Syrian and Iraqi refugees entering the country. The Corning Republican, who represents New York's … [Read more...]
Seven New State Laws Regarding Women’s Rights Go into Effect
ALBANY - Seven new laws aimed at protecting women's rights officially took effect in New York State on Tuesday. The provisions are part of the Women's Equality Act. The new laws prohibit wage, housing and employment discrimination and strengthen the … [Read more...]
