Three county union contracts have received approval by the Chautauqua County Legislature. The contracts for DSACC, CCSSA, and CSEA Unit 6322 are for January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2029. The DSACC contract includes wage increases of 4% for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County, SUNY Fredonia To Explore Creating Forensic Crime Lab
Chautauqua County Government and SUNY Fredonia have announced a joint effort to explore the development of a public forensic crime laboratory on the university’s campus. Chautauqua County recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a … [Read more...]
NTSB Releases Cause Of June 2023 Airplane Crash Near Jamestown Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board has released the probable cause of a fatal airplane crash on June 6, 2023 near the Jamestown Airport. The NTSB report said “The pilots’ failure to maintain airplane control following an anomalous engine … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone – June 19, 2025
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone tells us why part of the County Jail needs an overhaul. … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Launch Two Programs To Help Officers Assist People With Special Needs
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is starting two programs to give officers tools for assisting people with special needs. Sheriff Jim Quattrone said the “Friends of Sheriff” initiative is about “building trust and promoting safety,” while … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
New York State Police and local law enforcement will have increased patrols this weekend through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. Chautauqua County Sheriff and President of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association Jim … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Employees Receive Awards
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone has announced that Deputy Sheriff Stephen Romanik and Senior Dispatcher Marvin Cummings recently received awards at the New York State Sheriff’s Association Banquet. Deputy Sheriff Stephen Romanik earned the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Law Enforcement and Justice Conversation – January 13, 2025
Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, Jamestown Justice Coalition Coordinator Justin Hubbard, and County Jail Warden Matt Stuczynski comprised the panel for a public discussion on law enforcement and justice held at the Robert H. Jackson Center … [Read more...]
With Incoming Trump Administration, Questions Are Being Raised About Immigration
With a new administration being sworn in on Monday, the question has been raised about what will happen to asylum seekers in the United States. President-Elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders aimed at speeding the … [Read more...]
Some Community Members Express Concern With Local Law Enforcement
Members of the Jamestown community are expressing their concern over how local police officers conducts themselves. Some of these concerns were voiced at a community discussion on law enforcement and justice held by Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]
