Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Warned Of Danger Of Leaving Children, Pets In Hot Cars
With summer temperatures here, New Yorkers are being warned of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection says that every year, multiple deaths are reported after … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Reaches Fundraising Goal Early
Chautauqua Institution has reached its goal to raise $150 million a full year early. This achievement was accomplished through the gifts of thousands of Chautauquans. The successful campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the Institution’s … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Employee Nominated For 2025 Social Worker Of The Year Award
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has announced that Rachel Mesmer Ludwig has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Kayak Rental Lease, Accept Grants For Bandshell Stairs Work
Jamestown City Council will vote on an updated lease agreement to allow Chadakoin Paddle to rent kayaks at McCrea Point Park. The two-year agreement will allow the company, located at 701 West Eighth Street, to place a storage unit on park grounds … [Read more...]
Four Towns Receiving $34.1 Million In Grants, Loans For Water Infrastructure Improvements
Four Chautauqua County towns are receiving $34.1 million in funding and loans for water infrastructure improvement projects. The State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved nearly $200 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison On Drug Charges
A Jamestown man will spend 11 years in prison after being convicted on drug charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 49-year old Santos Santiago was sentenced in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Violanti, who … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Arrested On Arson Charges
A Jamestown woman has been arrested after Police say she set fire to a house in the city. Jamestown Police said the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire on the southside of the city just after 6:30 Saturday night. An investigation … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution’s Week 2 Theme ‘Comedy Now’ Presented By National Comedy Center
Chautauqua Institution and the National Comedy Center are presenting “Comedy Now” Week for the second week of the Institution’s 2025 season. The week that runs through Saturday, July 5 has been curated by Comedian Lewis Black. The 10:45 a.m. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Leslie Calimeri – June 27, 2025
Leslie Calimeri returns to AOF to talk all about her debut children's book One Day With Dinosaurs, ArtScape 2025 and the Chautauqua Art Gallery with host Anthony … [Read more...]
