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JAMESTOWN – An annual water source assessment has found that Jamestown’s water supply may be susceptible to contamination. Conducted by the New York State Department of Health, the assessment estimates the potential for source water contamination. It found that there is a high density of sanitary wastewater discharges in the ... read more

JAMESTOWN – A weak high pressure will keep us mainly dry and a bit warmer through Monday, although an isolated shower or two remains in the forecast. Saturday was filled ... read more

JAMESTOWN – Third grade students in Jamestown recently connected with the Chautauqua Institution Young Playwrights Project during an interactive Zoom meeting. Students from Ring and Fletcher Elementary Schools were read plays by over 40 intergenerational volunteers ranging in age from 15 to 95 years old from right on the grounds ... read more

JAMETOWN – Additional screenings part of ‘Movies at the Reg’ will take place this week. Two films nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Academy Awards will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Minari screens Wed., April 21 at 7 p.m. Promising Young Woman screens Fri., April 23 ... read more

CLYMER – A 25-year-old Clymer man accused of driving drunk is facing charges following a head-on vehicle crash on Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says Zane Tucker struck another vehicle head on at the intersection of Routes 474 and 426 in the Town of Mina. Deputies say a ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – The public is getting its first look at the proposed improvement coming to Jamestown High School part of the district’s capital improvement project.  In a virtual tour posted on the district’s social media page this week, the school’s principal explained ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. JAMESTOWN – In an effort to help animals find their forever home, WNY News Now is partnering with the Chautauqua County Humane Society to showcase animals’ part of our pet of the week segment. Meet Isaac Fluffernutter, a five-year-old domestic shorthair mix ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video JAMESTOWN – The weekend’s weather will be mostly dry and cool, however a few scattered light rain showers are possible each day.  read more

App users, tap here to watch video report. BUFFALO – New York is requiring Internet Service Providers to offer a low-cost option for lower-income families in the state. During a visit to Western New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law mandating ISPs to offer $15 per month high speed ... read more

JAMESTOWN – No one was hurt in a rollover vehicle crash that closed part of West 5th Street in Jamestown on Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police tell WNY News Now a pickup truck traveling eastbound struck a parked car in the area of West 5th and Clinton Streets around 3:20 p.m. ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video JAMESTOWN – The weekend will remain a bit unsettled across the region, however there will be plenty of dry time with a ... read more

DUNKIRK – A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing in the City of Dunkirk last month. Dunkirk Police say Jose Rivera-Perez was arrested and taken into custody in Erie Pennsylvania Thursday on a felony warrant in connection with the March 11 stabbing. He is charged with ... read more

JAMESTOWN – A candlelight vigil honoring the life and legacy of a Jamestown City Councilwoman who passes away last month will take place this weekend. The vigil is happening at 7 p.m. on Saturday in Jackson-Taylor Park celebrating Ward III Councilwoman Victoria James. Her family will be taking donations for ... read more

JAMESTOWN – The race between vaccinations and new COVID-19 cases continues in Chautauqua County. Yesterday, the county Health Department reported 49 new cases of the virus, with 212 now active up from 180 the day before. The number of those hospitalized also ticked up from 12 to 13. The hospitalizations ... read more

MAYVILLE – Details of this year’s highway and bridge work projects in Chautauqua County have been announced. The Department of Public Facilities says the work, which will get underway this spring, will utilize a mix of county workers, contracted labor and shared services. The projects range from bridge, culvert replacements ... read more

ALBANY – A new bill would require DEC Forest Rangers to carry EpiPens in New York State. The bi-partisan legislation would allow Environmental Conservation Police, Forest and Park Rangers the ability carry and administer EpiPens. Currently Forest Rangers are trained to use them, however, Rangers typically do not carry EpiPens. ... read more

ALBANY – As things slowly get back to normal many high schoolers are probably thinking about prom, and they are not the only ones. New York State released guidelines for those looking to participate in a prom or balls this week. If things go as planned, schools across the state ... read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumers spending freely and manufacturing rebounding. The latest barometers point to a U.S. economy that’s steadily regaining its health as vaccinations accelerate, ... read more

App users, tap here to watch video JAMESTOWN – If you’ve missed the sight of snow, there will be a little bit to observe through Friday with temperatures remaining chilly until the ... read more

JAMESTOWN – Members of the Jamestown City Council have some decisions to make following the legalization of the recreational usage of marijuana in New York. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist addressed the Council on the legislation during its Work Session meeting Monday. Specifically, Sundquist spoke about the regulations of dispensaries or ... read more

FREDONIA – Chautauqua County celebrated a COVID-19 vaccine milestone on Wednesday. County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler joined her public health staff and other local officials to celebrate 25,000 ‘shots in arms’ at its mass vaccination clinic at SUNY Fredonia. Vaccine administration, which Schuyler says is not possible without eminence collaboration, is ... read more

BUFFALO – The uncle of an alleged Jamestown drug trafficker has plead guilty to assisting his nephew peddle drugs. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Buffalo says Garland Beardsley, also known as Charlie Beardsley, plead guilty Wednesday to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, 50 grams or more ... read more

JAMESTOWN – A 37-year-old is in police custody after allegedly shooting a shotgun inside of a Jamestown apartment on Wednesday. Jamestown Police responded to 509 E. 5th St. for a reported gunshot complaint around 10:30 a.m. Through investigation it is alleged Anthony Camarata, discharged afirearm inside his apartment. The bullet, ... read more

JAMESTOWN – No students were hurt following a “despondent student” incident at Washington Middle School in Jamestown on Thursday morning. Jamestown Police tell WNY News Now several officers responded to the school for a reported “despondent student” around 9:30 a.m. Police Captain Robert Samuelson says the student was secured by officers ... read more

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown’s Memorial Day Parade will remain on hold this year due to COVID-19, however ceremonies to honor fallen American heroes will continue. City of Jamestown officials say the annual Memorial Day Parade won’t take place again this year due to pandemic gathering concerns. The parade was called off ... read more

JAMESTOWN – Your calculators can rest easy on Thursday, for most of us this year April 15 is not tax day this year. The IRS has delayed its federal tax filing deadline for the most part until May 17. New York State has also extended its deadline to May 17. ... read more

JAMESTOWN – SUNY JCC is slated to receive $541,000 in funding for the college’s advanced manufacturing training program. The money is part of $1.5 million allocated in New York State’s Workforce Development Challenge. SUNY JCC’s allotment will help establish a new short-term program to prepare students for jobs in advanced ... read more

ALBANY (AP) — New York will push back its curfew for bars and restaurants an hour to midnight, starting Monday, as the state continues to relax coronavirus-related restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The governor also announced during a telephone briefing Wednesday that auto and horse racing events will be able ... read more

ALBANY (AP) — Legal marijuana is coming to New York and hemp farmer Samir Mahadin sees it as a potential lifeline. Farmers dealing with depressed prices for plants that produce CBD are eager to take part in a statewide marijuana market expected to generate billions of dollars a year once ... read more

JAMESTOWN – A 19-year-old is facing charges in connection with two arson fires in Jamestown this week. Jamestown Police say Xavier Guadarrma is charged with felony first-degree, third-degree and fifth-degree arson in connection with a fire at Fifties Grill and Dairy on Washington Street and at Jamestown High School on ... read more