State Senator George Borrello is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to exempt high school trap shooting teams from a new state law requiring a background check each time ammunition is transferred from a team coach to a student-athlete. Executive Law … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Appoints Jordan Steves As Chair of Education
Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of Jordan Steves as Emily and Richard Smucker Chair of Education. Steves, who has been serving as Interim Smucker Chair since March, was hired following a national search. Senior Vice … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce To Hold Grand Opening Of Renovated Space
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is holding a grand opening and open house for its recently refurbished building in downtown Jamestown. The building at 300 North Main Street and Third Street serves as the offices for the County Chamber as … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Hosts Largest Women of Achievement Celebration In Organization’s History
The YWCA Jamestown recently hosted its largest Women of Achievement Celebration in the organization's 25 year history. Over 120 community members attended the celebration on August 24 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. The 2023 Women of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Reviewing Policy That Would Prohibit Animals On School Grounds
The Jamestown School Board is reviewing a policy that would prohibit animals other than service dogs on school grounds. The board tabled the policy that states in part, "No live domestic animals may be brought into school district buildings or … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court Judge Deals Another Blow to Retail Cannabis Store Applicants
The Albany Times Union is reporting that a State Supreme Court justice has reversed his order from last week that had allowed 30 retail cannabis store applicants to move forward. Judge Kevin Bryant had issued an injunction two weeks ago preventing … [Read more...]
Some City Council Member Vote Against Mayor Vehicle Lease, Citing Budget Concerns
Concerns about the 2024 budget are why some Jamestown City Council members voted against renewing a lease for the Mayor's vehicle. The resolution to renew a lease for a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Ed Shults Chevrolet for $12,204 that replaces … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Asks Customers For Assistance In ‘Check Your Pipes’ Effort
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is asking customers for their assistance in the "Check Your Pipes" effort. General Manager David Leathers said the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has new regulations that requires the BPU to … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Ordinance Allowing Ticketing For Housing Code Violations
Jamestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that the city hopes will help resolve housing code violations in a more timely manner. The ordinance establishes a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by … [Read more...]
The Jamestown BPU Has Begun Discussion About Possible District Heat Rate Increase, Added Fees In Solid Waste
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has begun discussions on possible rate increase for district heat and added fees in the solid waste budgets in 2024. BPU Finance & Customer Accounts Manager Kevin Karr said an internal working group made … [Read more...]
