Month: March 2017

National Comedy Center Officials Wait For Funding
JAMESTOWN-Comedy Center Chairman Tom Benson presented information stating the Center needs more capital funds before their April 15th, 2017 goal Friday afternoon at a WCA Hospital luncheon for National Doctor’s Day 2017. Benson’s presentation stated …

Huber Addresses Shift From Heroin To Meth In Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN-An increase in heroin overdoses throughout Western New York possibly caused a recent increase in methamphetamine activity around the county per Rick Huber, Director of Mental Health Association’s New Program Development. Huber told WNYNewsNow Friday …

VIDEO: Demolition Begins One Week After Major Falconer Fire
FALCONER-Demolition crews began tearing the remains of multiple structures Thursday after a major fire ravaged the Village of Falconer last week. WNYNewsNow spoke with George Patti of Signature Paving/GPatti Development and Justin Lindell from Exterior …

JPD Releases Video Of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN-Police seek the public’s help in tracking down a person suspected of setting multiple fires last week. In an interview with WNYNewsNow Captain Robert Samuelson discussed the process to bring this person to justice.

Funding Stalls Proposed Jamestown Apartment Complex
JAMESTOWN-Residents in the 800 block of Spring Street have waited years for the necessary funding for the Jackson Spring Apartments. A resident tells WNYNewsNow the street has never received the attention it deserves.


Village of Falconer Dealing With Several Logistical Issues After Major Blaze
FALCONER – Mayor James Rensel told WNYNewsNow Wednesday he is dealing with a multitude of issues following last week’s devastating fire on W. Main St. Rensel provided the status of the investigation and a possible …

Seinfeld Director To Join National Comedy Center Week At Institution
CHAUTAUQUA-“Seinfeld” Director David Steinberg will be the featured guest August 1st as part of Chautauqua Institution’s “Comedy and the Human Condition” programs according to a joint announcement Wednesday from the Institution and National Comedy Center. …

JPD Reminds Drivers Of Monthly Alternate Parking
JAMESTOWN-Monthly alternate parking will begin this Saturday throughout the city according to the Jamestown Police Department. Vehicles can only be parked on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and even-numbered side during …

Westfield Duo Arrested In Methamphetamine Investigation
WESTFIELD-Two Westfield residents were arrested Tuesday after a lengthy narcotics investigation in and around the apartment structure at 63 S. Portage St. according to the Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force. John J. Buczek III, …