JAMESTOWN - For the second time in less than a week, the Lt. Governor of New York will be making an appearance in Jamestown. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held Thursday morning for New Flyer, the Canadian transit bus company that opened a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2017
Local United Way Surpasses 2016 Campaign Goal
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Campaign has ended with what officials are calling welcome, but unexpected, results. More than 60 people were in attendance on Tuesday night at Jamestown Community College to learn the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Approves 7-Year Extension on Covenant Manor PILOT
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has given its approval to extending a tax abatement package to a downtown property owner for an addition seven years. On Tuesday the board voted 8-0 in favor of the extension on an … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Second of Three Transgender Student Presentations
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board is continuing its effort to settle on a new policy for protecting Transgender Students in the district. On Tuesday night, Superintendent Tim Mains and Jamestown High School nurse practitioner Deborah Piotrowski … [Read more...]
City, BPU Begin Process of Annexing Property from Ellicott to Save Money on Tax Payments
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is hoping to save money in the future by annexing a piece of city-owned property currently located in the town of Ellicott. On Monday the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities approved a resolution asking Jamestown … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash Claims Life of Lakewood Resident
SINCAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Monday morning on Route 60 just outside of Sinclairville, involving a tour bus and another vehicle. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. in … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Meet Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold a regular Meeting Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located in the school administration building on Martin Rd. JAN. 24 MEETING AGENDA Among the items on the agenda is a … [Read more...]
IDA to Act on Covenant Manor Tax Abatement Extension During Tuesday’s Meeting
JAMESTOWN - An extension on a tax abatement agreement with a downtown property owner will go before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s board of directors when it meets Tuesday morning in Jamestown. The IDA is considering a … [Read more...]
Ellington Man Faces Drug Charges Following Monday Afternoon Arrest
JAMESTOWN - An Ellington man is in the county jail without bail after being arrested on drug-related charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 29 year-old William Bogal of Old Chautauqua Rd. was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant … [Read more...]
Cuomo Directs Health Insurers to Provide Reproductive Health Service in New York
ALBANY -- New York will strengthen existing regulations to require health insurers to provide free coverage for contraception and "medically necessary" abortions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. The move comes in response to potential cuts … [Read more...]