Former President Donald Trump was charged by a New York grand jury with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court, becoming … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Projects
Jamestown Public Schools officials broke ground Tuesday for the first phase of $86.5 million worth of Capital Improvement Projects in the district. District taxpayers approved the improvement projects in May 2021. Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]
County Officials Caution About Possible Severe Storms Today
Chautauqua County Officials are warning about possible severe storms today. County Director of EMS Noel Guttman said in a release that county officials attended briefings with local and national weather reporting organizations about the potential … [Read more...]
ERA Team VP Donates to United Ways
Local United Ways have accepted a donation from ERA Team VP. ERA Team VP raised $8,955.62 to support United Way agencies in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties as well as several United Ways in Pennsylvania. To raise this amount, ERA Team VP had … [Read more...]
People Reminded to Call UDig NY Before Digging, Excavation Projects
As part of "Safe Digging Month," people are reminded to call "8-1-1" before starting digging, excavation, or demolition projects. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging along with reminding … [Read more...]
State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations
The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]
Portions of Jamestown, North County Designated Disadvantaged Communities by NYS Climate Justice Working Group
Portions of Jamestown and north county will receive more clean energy and energy efficiency funding after being designated disadvantaged communities. The state’s Climate Justice Working Group, composed of representatives from environmental justice … [Read more...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 99 Dispensaries
The first four cannabis dispensaries in Western New York have been approved by the Cannabis Control Board. The Board approved 99 total Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensaries at its meeting Monday. None of the four are in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding Essay Contest to Meet Author Sharon Cameron
The Robert H. Jackson Center is holding an essay contest for students to meet best-selling author, Sharon Cameron. Cameron will be appearing at two Young Readers presentations at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Wednesday, May 17. High … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominates Dr. James McDonald as State Health Commissioner
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the nomination of Dr. James McDonald to serve as Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Dr. McDonald has been serving as New York's Acting Commissioner of Health since January 1. He is a … [Read more...]
