The Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce is putting finishing touches on the 12th Annual Holiday Open House. The event will be held two weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, and then … [Read more...]
Celebration of ‘Soup and Song’ to Support Ukraine set for November 18 at St. Luke’s Episcopal
An event to support Ukraine will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Friday, November 18. The event will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Church's undercroft off East Fourth Street with a sampling of Ukrainian foods prepared by Ashville General … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
Local Foundations Urge City Council to Move Forward with Designating ARPA Funding
The executive directors of the Community Foundation and Gebbie Foundation made pleas to Jamestown City Council to move forward with American Rescue Plan funding. Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang, speaking to … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Again Declares Multiple Portions of NYS New Gun Law Unconstitutional
A federal judge for a second time declared multiple portions of New York's new gun law unconstitutional. U.S District Court Judge Glenn Suddaby of Syracuse ruled that the state can still prevent people from carrying guns in Times Square, public … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Arrives at Tracy Plaza
The City of Jamestown's Christmas tree arrived on Tracy Plaza Tuesday morning. The 40-foot tall Norway Spruce Tree was donated by the New Hope Community Church from their yard at 40 City View Avenue. Park Crews will decorate the tree with over … [Read more...]
NYS Governor, 23rd Congressional Seat Up For Election on November 8
Today is election day. Governor Kathy Hochul is attempting to secure a full four-year term on the Democratic and Working Families line against Republican and Conservative endorsed candidate Lee Zeldin. Zeldin currently is the 1st Congressional … [Read more...]
Over 9,000 Residents Have Already Voted in Chautauqua County
Over 9,000 voters have already cast their ballots in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said 7,064 voters took part in early voting during the nine-day span. This is the second highest … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Concerned About Cuts to Budget
The Jamestown Police Chief has concerns over cuts or under-funding of several areas of the department's budget. Chief Tim Jackson, presenting to City Council, said training and instruction was only funded with $30,000 when $60,000 was requested. … [Read more...]
Large Amount of Fentanyl Seized in Search, Falconer Man Arrested
An investigation into a large scale fentanyl distribution ring resulted in several raids and the arrest of a Falconer man. Jamestown Police said that members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Narcotics … [Read more...]
