JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has been awarded $750,000 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its “Manufacturing Clean Energy in the Southern Tier” proposal. It was the maximum … [Read more...]
Cristie Herbst Receives Community Service Award
JAMESTOWN - On October 7, during a virtual celebration, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Cristie Herbst its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award. According to Tory Irgang, Community Foundation executive director, there was … [Read more...]
Debate Featuring New York State Assembly Candidates Goodell, Cardinale is Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN, NY - A 60-minute debates involving the candidates for New York State Assembly 150th District will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio Thursday night, Oct. 8. The debate featuring New York State Assembly … [Read more...]
Lake Management Alliance Highlights Unity Efforts Between Member Groups
MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - At the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance’s May Annual Meeting, Interim Executive Director Vince Horrigan indicated that more can be accomplished regarding near-shore and shoreline clean-up if organizations … [Read more...]
Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [Read more...]
Crisis Response Fund Awards Second Round of Grants
JAMESTOWN - For the second week in a row, the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund has awarded grants to organizations on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Chautauqua County. On Monday, the Fund’s Decision Committee awarded $76,400 … [Read more...]
Local Crisis Response Fund Awards $130,000 in First Round of Emergency Funding
JAMESTOWN - Nearly two weeks after the public launch of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: COVID-19, the first round of emergency funding, totaling $127,084 has been awarded to eight local organizations. Organizations receiving funding … [Read more...]
Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000
JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]
Local Foundations to Announce COVID-19 Response Fund Monday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response Funds are quickly launching across the country. A coalition of Chautauqua County funders say the Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund: Covid 19 has been established thanks to generous contributions from philanthropic … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Awards $600,000 in Grant Funding to 15 Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance has finalized its list of projects that will receive funding to assist with lake management efforts in 2020. The Alliance has partnered with several local foundations and county … [Read more...]