ALBANY - Assemblyman Karim Camara, a Brooklyn Democrat who chairs the New York Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus is urging the federal Department of Justice to object to the set of new Senate lines adopted last month. Camara … [Read more...]
Occupy Jamestown Announces Comm-UNITY Celebration on May 1
JAMESTOWN - Organizers with Occupy Jamestown are announcing a "May Day Comm-UNITY Celebration" at the College Park (also known as "100 Acre Lot") behind Jamestown Community College. The event will be held on Tuesday, May 1 from 3 to 8 p.m., rain or … [Read more...]
Downtown Businesses Encouraged to Take Part in Growing Initiative
JAMESTOWN - The Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation is looking for any and all downtown businesses interested in adopting a seedling to grow in their storefront windows for one to two months. All seedlings and materials will be provided by the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Allegedly Robbing Two Stores
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man is awaiting arraignment in city jail this morning after he allegedly robbed two stores in Jamestown last night. City police say 32 year-old Carlos Torres faces armed robbery charges after he allegedly robbed the Wilson … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Arson Charges
JAMESTOWN - A city man was charged with felony arson Tuesday after police accused him of setting fire to the basement of his apartment building. Police say 47 year-old Ronald Smith allegedly set the fire at 21 Sturges St. at about 2 p.m. Tuesday. The … [Read more...]
Nursing Supervisor Faces Prescription Drug Abuse Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Heritage Green nursing supervisor has been charged in a prescription drug abuse case. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 41 year-old Dawn Smith of Sugar Grove allegedly stole and forged prescription pad pages belonging to … [Read more...]
Anti-Fracking Group Holds Protests at DEC Headquarters in Albany
ALBANY - An environmental advocacy group held a protest outside the Department of Environmental Conservation's headquarters in Albany Tuesday to urge state officials to speak out about a controversial natural gas drilling technique, hydraulic … [Read more...]
New Laws Make it Tougher to Light Up at State Parks
ALBANY - Smokers will have fewer places to light up in state parks and historical sites beginning this month. During recent action in Albany, the state has designated more outdoor locations as tobacco-free zones. These include picnic spots and areas … [Read more...]
Lack of Asbestos Removal Permit Haults Dahlstrom Demolition
AIR QUALITY STANDARDS AT SITE LOCATION REMAIN SAFE JAMESTOWN - The effort to demolish the former Dahlstrom's building on Buffalo St. in Jamestown is going to take longer than originally anticipated. That after it was learned the contractor hired to … [Read more...]
Redistricting Commission Meets Tonight in Mayville
MAYVILLE – An independent commission charged with redrawing the county legislature’s district lines will continue the process tonight in Mayville. The commission, which includes Legislators Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) and Tom DeJoe (D-Brocton), held its … [Read more...]
