The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has denied an area variance request for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The request failed by a vote of 2 to 3, with four votes needed for the request to be approved. The joint … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic Set For Town of Carroll On July 19
The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Town of Carroll have announced a free rabies clinic to be held Saturday, July 19. The event will take place form 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carroll Town Hall, located at 5 West Main Street in … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Says Trump’s Plan To Claw Back CPB Funding Would Devastate Communities
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says President Trump’s plan to claw back over $1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations would devastate communities. Schumer said the GOP plan would eliminate funding for the Corporation for … [Read more...]
NYS Veterans Tuition Awards Program Expanded
New York State’s Veterans Tuition Awards Program has been expanded which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under the expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for … [Read more...]
United Way Accepting Nominations For Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Way of Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Joseph H. Mason Award. The annual honor recognizes a local union member—active or retired—who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service. The award will be … [Read more...]
No Charges In Bicycle Accident That Resulted In Jamestown Boy’s Death
No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal accident with a bicycle. The Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from the Chautauqua County Accident Reconstruction Team concluded the investigation where 11-year old … [Read more...]
Boil Water Order Issued For Fredonia
The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New York State … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted For Occupancy Tax Tourism Program
Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County’s 3% Occupancy Grant program. The 3% Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program is designed to boost visibility of Chautauqua County beyond its borders and spark greater … [Read more...]
National Grid Awards Grants To Two Dunkirk Projects
National Grid has awarded economic development grants to two Dunkirk-area projects. Funding was provided through National Grid’s suite of economic development programs to developers across Upstate New York to address a variety of needs that … [Read more...]
