The James Prendergast Library is seeking public approval for a 20% increase in their budget. Library Executive Director Tress Williams said the organization is looking for taxpayer support to increase funding by $70,000 annually. The Prendergast … [Read more...]
CCIDA, CCPEG Projects Result In Nearly $85 Million In Investments In 2025
Projects by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth resulted in nearly $85 million in investments in 2025. The CCIDA Board received the Choose CHQ 2025 Annual Report at its meeting … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Chautauqua County Each Receive $250,000 To Help Increase Housing Supply
The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Government are receiving $250,000 each to help increase the housing supply. The technical assistance grants from the New York State Homes and Community Renewal program are going to certified Pro-Housing … [Read more...]
COI Named Top Work Places By Buffalo News
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by the Buffalo News. This list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Convicted In Kidnapping That Led To Murder Sentenced
A Falconer man convicted of a kidnapping that led to murder has been sentenced in U.S. District Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 39-year old Anthony Neubauer was sentenced to serve 20 years in prison for aiding and abetting … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 15-Year PILOT With STEL For Gateway Lofts Project
Jamestown City Council has approved a tax payment agreement with Southern Tier Environments For Living regarding the Gateway Lofts project. The payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, agreement is for 15 years and involves STEL, a non-profit … [Read more...]
Sales Tax Revenues Increase 6.27% In 2025 For City Of Jamestown
Sales tax revenues increased by 6.27% for 2025 in the City of Jamestown. The City received $8,958,708 last year compared with $8,429,794 in 2024. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund says this was good news, “It's always a gamble. You know, in the … [Read more...]
Affordable Housing Project In Dunkirk Receives Financial Incentives
An affordable housing project in the City of Dunkirk has been approved financial incentives by the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The Dunkirk Landing LLC project, formerly known as Regan Development LLC and also known as the … [Read more...]
NY Conference Of Italian American State Legislators Accepting Scholarship Applications
New York State Senator George Borrello announced that the New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators is accepting applications for four $3,000 scholarships, two academic and two athletic. Scholarships are available to residents of … [Read more...]
COI, STEL, YWCA Jamestown Receiving Additional Funding Toward Housing
Three local organizations will receive funding to help people who are experiencing homelessness remain stably housed. $63 million in grants awarded through the New York State Supportive Housing Program (NYSSHP) are going to 130 supportive housing … [Read more...]
