New York State is receiving $100 million for broadband access expansion. The new federal investment comes from the $10 billion in the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said getting the American … [Read more...]
County Officials Monitoring Emergence of ‘Tranq’ in Local Illegal Drug Supply
Chautauqua County officials are monitoring the emergence of xylazine, also known as "tranq" in the local illegal drug supply. Xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use, is being found mixed with fentanyl and other … [Read more...]
Modified Court Ruling Opens Doors for WNY to Receive Cannabis Licenses
A federal court ruling has opened the doors for five New York regions, including Western New York, to receive conditional cannabis licenses. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit modified an injunction that now "bars the issuance of … [Read more...]
Hotel Lenhart Redevelopment Project Receives Additional Incentives
The Hotel Lenhart redevelopment project has received another round of incentives from Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved the Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) and tax lease at its meeting on March … [Read more...]
JHS Battle of the Classes Tonight
The 42nd annual Jamestown High School Battle of the Classes takes place tonight. The event is at 6:30 p.m. in the McElrath Gymnasium. Proceeds from the annual competition will benefit the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The … [Read more...]
Cummins Proposes Nearly $452 Million Investment in Jamestown Engine Plant
Cummins Inc. has proposed nearly $452 million in investments over five years at its Jamestown Engine Plant in Busti. Cummins officials, speaking at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board meeting, said the plant is nearly 50 … [Read more...]
JHS Students on School Board Express Concern for Safety in Schools
Jamestown High School students on the Jamestown School Board expressed concern over safety in schools in the wake of recent stabbings in the city. Ex-Officio student member Emylia Hallberg said while there is more police support in the school, the … [Read more...]
Ben Drake Stepping Down as JHS Basketball Coach
After 25 seasons as the Jamestown High School Basketball Coach, Ben Drake is stepping down. Drake will remain the District's Athletic Director. His announcement ends a coaching tenure that has turned Jamestown into one of the state’s elite … [Read more...]
Debris Removal in Chadakoin River Basin Expected to Begin in April
Work to remove debris in the Chadakoin River Basin is expected to begin in April. Jamestown City Council approved an allocation by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation of $327,925 in American Rescue Plan funds to the Chautauqua Watershed … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Grant Allocations to Three Jamestown Businesses
Three grant allocations totaling $365,060 to Jamestown businesses have been approved by Jamestown City Council. The three resolutions were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board at its March meeting, but each exceeded the … [Read more...]
