JAMESTOWN - The Democratic candidate for the 23rd Congressional District will make his first appearance in Chautauqua County later today. Ithaca’s Nate Shinagawa – who serves in the Tompkins County legislature - will hold a joint news availability … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces Charges After Fleeing from Police
WEST ELLICOTT - A Jamestown was sent to the county jail on $4,000 bail late last week after being arrested on several charges, including Driving While Intoxicated and fleeing from police. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 43 year old Michael … [Read more...]
City Hosts CDBG, HOME Program Public Hearing Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and the city department of development will hold a Public Hearing this evening at 6:15 PM in city hall. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide citizens with the opportunity to comment on the proposed … [Read more...]
County Legislature Committees Meet this Week
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be in committee meetings all this week, starting later today. At 5:30 p.m. the County Administrative Services Committee will meet and discuss several resolutions, including a tabled resolution … [Read more...]
Laurel Run Art Contest Deadline is Next Monday
JAMESTOWN - Area high school students can put their artistic talents to use by participating in the 2012 Laurel Run Logo Contest. The person who designs the winning entry will receive a $100 gift card to a store of his or her choosing. Laurel Run … [Read more...]
Governor Issues Executive Order to Create Statewide Health Exchange
Governor Andrew Cuomo is using his executive power to create a state health insurance exchange that he says would help small businesses and individuals secure medical insurance. On Thursday, the governor sidestepped opposition from Republicans in the … [Read more...]
Crawford Furniture Begins Liquidation Sale
JAMESTOWN - The Crawford Furniture company began its liquidation sale yesterday at its warehouse at 1021 Allen St. in Jamestown, marking what many feel is the end of an era. The liquidation sale started at noon, with thousands of hardwood furniture … [Read more...]
Prendergast Hosts Second ‘Meet the Director’ Forum Tonight
JAMESTOWN – Tonight is the second of three evenings the Prendergast Library will host a “Meet the Library Director” forum. The event will feature director Linda Mielke and will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prendergast Library Fireplace Room. … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Budget Vetoes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced his vetoes for the state budget passed late last month, with nearly $640,000 in member items – sometimes called ‘pork spending’ - being eliminated from the state spending plan. The governor also vetoed an … [Read more...]
Fracking Proponents Say Fighting Hydrofracking Can be Costly for Local Governemnts
ALBANY - Advocates of opening up New York State to the practice of shale gas mining known as hydrofracturing – or ‘fracking’ – are taking the offensive. On Wednesday, several groups warned that the efforts to undermine fracking by local governments … [Read more...]
