The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Legislature Approves Creation of Media Information Officer with Some Contention
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the creation of a County Media Information Officer position, but not without some contention. The position will be charged with disseminating all county communications and will be located in the … [Read more...]
CCIDA Officials Say 2022 ‘Epic’ Year for Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency officials report 2022 was an "epic" year for Chautauqua County. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Mark Geise presented the 2022 Annual Report on the CCIDA to the Board on … [Read more...]
IDEA Coalition Community Meeting for Black/African Americans Tonight at Love School
The Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition is holding a community meeting to discuss issues specific to the Black/African American Community tonight. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Love Elementary School and is open to the … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Appointed to House Rules Committee
Congressman Nick Langworthy has been appointed to the House Rules Committee. Virtually all legislation goes through the rules committee. Langworthy is one of only nine Republicans who will serve. He said in a statement, "In this new era under a … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Part of Coalition Seeking Funding from NYS
The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is one of 13 downtown historic performing arts centers seeking on-going $20 million in operating support from New York State. The coalition, known as Alive Downtowns!, have met virtually since the start of the … [Read more...]
IDA Board Approves Partial Funding Toward Airport Study
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved using $25,000 toward an Airport Market Analysis Study. IDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the goal is to do the study as part of … [Read more...]
JPS Adds Unified Basketball, Girls Flag Football to Team Sport Offerings
Jamestown Public Schools will have two new sports team offerings this Spring. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of a Unified Basketball team and a Girls Flag Football team at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]
Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program Could Receive Final Boost
A program that helps senior citizens make improvements to their homes may get another round of funds from Jamestown City Council. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund is proposing using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to cover … [Read more...]
Infinity Performing Arts Holds Pearl City Clay House Ribbon Cutting
Infinity Performing and Visual Art's new venture, Pearl City Clay House, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. Infinity Executive Director Shane Hawkins said while they offer youth programming, they often received requests to offer programming … [Read more...]
