State Senator George Borrello agrees with Governor Kathy Hochul’s focus on affordability, but not on how to make that happen. Borrello submitted comments following Hochul’s State of the State speech on Tuesday, saying that while he agrees with … [Read more...]
NYS Joins 11 Other States In Lawsuit Over Policy Tying Federal Funds To Transgender Discrimination
New York State is joining 11 other states in suing the federal government for making it a condition that States discriminate against transgender people in order to receive hundreds of billions of dollars in grants State Attorney General Letitia … [Read more...]
Council Members To Look At Street Safety Following Pedestrian Death
Jamestown City Council members want to look at making areas around schools and city parks more safe. Public Works Committee Chair Dan Gonzalez brought up the topic following a pedestrian death near Lillian Dickson Park this past weekend, “It is … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Announces $1.25 Million Secured For Jamestown Stormwater Channel Project
Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that he has secured $1.25 million in federal funding for the City of Jamestown’s Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. The project is considered a critical investment aimed at reducing flooding risks and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Discusses 2026 Priorities In State Of The State
Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her priorities on Tuesday during her State of the State address in Albany. Hochul unveiled new proposals that include strengthening the state’s gun laws, specifically targeting 3D-printed firearms. The plan would … [Read more...]
New Yorkers Encouraged To Stay Alert For Cases Of Avian Flu In Wild Birds, Animals
New Yorkers are encouraged to stay alert for cases of avian flu in wild birds and animals in the state. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says wild bird mortalities from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increased during … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Dies After Being Struck By A Car
A Jamestown man has died after being struck by a car Saturday. Jamestown Police said officers responded just after 6:00 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle accident on Falconer Street near Bowen. Officers found 51-year old Kendel Bell lying … [Read more...]
County Gov’t Reduction Initiative Now Accepting Applications
Chautauqua County's expanded Government Reduction Initiative is now accepting applications from local municipalities and school districts. The program is aimed at helping local governments address rising costs while improving services and … [Read more...]
Informational Session To Be Held Jan. 15 For Those Interested In Becoming Foster Parents
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is hosting an informational session for compassionate individuals and families seeking to become foster parents. The Department will host an informational session beginning at … [Read more...]
United Way Receives Contributions From Local Organizations, Businesses
The United Way of Chautauqua County has received contributions from local organizations and businesses toward its annual Campaign. The IBEW Local 106 and the Western New York Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) have … [Read more...]
