The City of Jamestown could be facing a $2.9 million shortfall in the 2024 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund gave an update on the budget to City Council members at their work session Monday night, including that the administration is working on expenses … [Read more...]
NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed To Build Brooks Hospital in Fredonia
New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul was in Fredonia to announce an agreement with Kaleida Health and Brooks-TLC Health Systems to build the new … [Read more...]
Agricultural District 8 Review Will Take Place This Summer
The review of Agriculture District 8 will take place this summer. The Chautauqua County Legislature is required under state law to review a district eight years after its creation and every eight years thereafter. An agricultural district is a … [Read more...]
Mayville DMV Closed This Week Due To Staffing Shortages
The Department of Motor Vehicle Office in Mayville will be closed this week due to staffing shortages. Chautauqua County Government released a statement saying operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 10. Residents are encouraged to … [Read more...]
Norman Carlson Appointed As New County Historian
Norman Carlson has been appointed as Chautauqua County's new Historian. Carlson's appointment by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel fills a vacancy following the retirement of the former historian, Michelle Henry. He brings extensive … [Read more...]
NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed For New Brooks Hospital Project In Fredonia
New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. State Senator George Borrello, in a press release, called it a "historic moment" for residents in the northern part of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger
The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Buy Pole Cameras For Police Dept., Discuss Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to purchase three pole cameras for the Jamestown Police Department. The cameras would cost $22,644 and be funded through a JAG grant of $20,694 and $1,970 in budgeted funds. They would be purchased … [Read more...]
NYS Low Income Families Eligible For Grants To Make Homes More Efficient
New York State is now offering low-income families grants for home efficiency and electrification upgrades. The $39.6 million grants is part of Inflation Reduction Act Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR) funding to … [Read more...]
Ana Morgan Appointed As New County Attorney
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Ana Morgan as the new County Attorney. Morgan holds dual law degrees from the University of Zagreb (Croatia, EU) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a … [Read more...]
