Applications for economic revitalization and long-term strategic investment grants are now being accepted by the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. CCPEG invites municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic … [Read more...]
Students Invited to Sign Up for Dream It, Do It 500 Competition
Middle School and High School students are being invited to sign up for the Dream It, Do It 500 Competition. The free event is being held in collaboration with SUNY Fredonia from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5th. Participants are … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants
Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]
Author Salman Rushdie Has Lost Sight in One Eye, Hand ‘Incapacitated’ After Attack
Author Salman Rushdie has lost his sight in one eye and one of his hands is “incapacitated” following a stabbing attack in August. The update came in an interview given by Rushdie's agent to a Spanish newspaper. Literary agent Andrew Wylie … [Read more...]
New Area Code Coming to Western New York
A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the … [Read more...]
USDA Awards $38 Million to NYS to Support Farmers, Increase Access to Local Foods
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded nearly $38 million to New York State to support farmers and increase access to local foods. The funding will create new opportunities to purchase locally grown and produced food to support New York … [Read more...]
JCC Holding Open House Saturday, October 29
Jamestown Community College is holding an open house this coming Saturday. The event is planned for 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29. It's free and open to the public. Students considering pursuing their education can make … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Cautioned Not to Disturb Hibernating Bats
As part of the annual Halloween International Bat Week observation, outdoor enthusiasts are asked to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. Bat Week is held October 24 through 31 to raise awareness about the … [Read more...]
Residents Can Sign Up for City of Jamestown’s Alert System
Residents in the City of Jamestown can now sign up for its new alert system. Households will receive a postcard soon explaining how to sign up for alerts that can be sent by text message, email, or voice. Residents can choose which kind of … [Read more...]
Leaf Collection in the City of Jamestown Begins Monday, October 31
Leaf collection will begin in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 31. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]
