ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R - Olean) wants to prevent sexual predators from gaining access to potential victims through a series of legislation recently approved in the Senate. According to Senator Young, the senate recently passed eight … [Read more...]
‘I Love My Park Day’ Comes to be Held at Midway Park
MAPLE SPRINGS - The 'Friends of Midway State Park' group and Midway State Park will host volunteers at the park as part of more than 35 cleanup, improvement and beautification events happening statewide on Saturday, May 5. 'I Love My Park Day' is a … [Read more...]
Rescue Crews Respond to Vehicle in Chautauqua Lake
STOW - Rescue Crews were busy Thursday morning in North Harmony responding to a reported vehicle that had driven off the Stow Ferry ramp and into Chautauqua Lake. The vehicle entered the lake between 5 and 6 a.m. and was fully submerged. According … [Read more...]
Local Congressional Election Recognized as ‘Emerging Race’ by National Committee
ITHACA, N.Y. - New York’s 23rd Congressional District is getting attention from democrats at the national level. According to a press release from congressional candidate Nate Shinagawa, the district race, which includes Chautauqua County, has been … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidate for Congress Opens Campaign Office in Jamestown
Democrat Leslie Danks Burke of Tompkins County was in Jamestown Wednesday Tuesday to open her new campaign office on Third Street. Danks Burke is also seeking the Democratic nomination for the US House of Representatives as the representative for the … [Read more...]
City Reapportionment Process Begins
JAMESTOWN - The newly appointed Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has started the process of redrawing the city’s district lines. According to a report in the Post-Journal, committee members met on Monday and began making plans to tackle the … [Read more...]
Water Main Flushing Continues Tonight in Jamestown, Lakewood and Ashville
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will continue its flushing of water mains tonight on the west side of the city of Jamestown and in Lakewood, Ashville, and Busti areas. Flushing will take place from 8 tonight until 4 tomorrow … [Read more...]
Assembly Hearings in Albany Focus on Hydro-Fracking
The issue of hydro fracking has taken center stage in Albany, with Senate Democrats holding a hearing on the issue last week, with discussion continuing this week. During testimony last week, lawmakers heard testimony from environmentalists who say … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Calls for IDA Reform
ALBANY - New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is taking aim at Industrial Development Agencies that give out tax breaks to lure in businesses. The state’s top financial officer says there is room for improvement in how IDAs operate, specifically when it … [Read more...]
JCC Students Receive State-wide Recognition
JAMESTOWN - Four Students from Jamestown Community College have been honored for their scholastic achievement by the top college administrator in New York State. Students Vincent A. Gerace and Christy A. Twilight of Jamestown, Natalie C. Marsh of … [Read more...]
