JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will see minimal changes with new ward boundaries lines. The city’s Reapportionment Commission has adopted a reapportionment plan, which was presented to the Jamestown City Council on Monday. According to the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Haults Queens Casino Effort Amidst News of $2 Million Contribution from Lobby Group
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to build a casino and convention center in Queens has fallen through, and now the governor says he's opening up the bids to more companies. Cuomo's change of plans comes amid reports that the gambling company … [Read more...]
Soldiers from Ft. Drum to Visit Chautauqua County on Thursday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards is urging residents to show their support for the men and women who have served our Country tomorrow morning. Edwards says 40 soldiers from Fort Drum's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain … [Read more...]
Celoron Ribfest Begins Today
CELORON - The Celoron Ribfest Committee announces the opening of the 2012 Celoron Ribfest - presented by Kia of Jamestown - will take place later today, with the event continuing through Saturday. The center piece of the Rib-Fest is the three … [Read more...]
City Councilman and Jamestown Democratic Chair Endorses Shinagawa
JAMESTOWN - One of the democratic candidates for congress has picked up another local endorsement. Jamestown city councilman and city Democratic Committee Chair Vince DeJoy has come out in support of Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca). Shinagawa is one of … [Read more...]
Mueller Calls on End to Full Healthcare Benefits for State Legislators
LAKEWOOD - The local democratic candidate for the 150th State Assembly is taking a stand against full health-care insurance benefits for part-time state lawmakers. Dr. Rudy Mueller (D-Lakewood) is calling for the elimination of taxpayer-funded health … [Read more...]
Goodell to Host Town Hall Meeting on Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) recently announced the third stop in his town hall meeting series. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of the Jamestown … [Read more...]
City Approves New Salt Barn Contractor, Construction to Begin in July
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new salt barn come winter. During a special meeting of the City Council on Monday, the council approved the bid of G.L. Olson, totaling $236,300, for the construction of a new salt barn. The project was … [Read more...]
Library to Hold Annual Booksale this Weekend, will Close Early on Thursday
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, to set up for its 33rd annual two-day book sale. No regular library services will be available during the event. The sale will be held Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...]
County Executive, Lawmakers to Meet with Firm Hired to Market County Home
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Lawmakers will be meeting later this month with members of a marketing firm hired to find prospective buyers for the County Home. During the County Legislature’s May voting session, County Executive Greg Edwards announced … [Read more...]
