MAYVILLE - Governor Andrew Cuomo has given his approval for Chautauqua County to increase its sales tax to 8 percent. County Executive Vince Horrigan said in his weekly Monday Morning Memo that the governor signed the home-rule legislation on … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JRC Announces Details of 2016 Renaissance Block Challenge
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has announced details for the 2016 Renaissance Block Challenge. The Renaissance Block Challenge is a program that offers matching funds to home owners up to $2,000 to put towards exterior home … [Read more...]
Cuomo Launches Common Core Task Force
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo launched the Common Core Task Force Monday, comprised of education officials, teachers, parents, and state representatives who are charged with reviewing and making recommendations to overhaul the current Common Core … [Read more...]
City Officials to Vote on Purchase of Body Cameras for JPD During Monday Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be voting on a resolution to purchase the city’s police department body-worn cameras and related equipment when it meets Monday night in city hall. City officials will vote on a $30,000 contract with … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Six Other Communities to Use $1.25 Million in State Funding to Combat Obesity
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Department of health has selected the Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) as one of 25 organizations statewide to help increase access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity in high need … [Read more...]
Reed Weighs In on Boehner Decision, Calls for GOP to Rally Around New Speaker
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) – who represents Chautauqua County in Washington – is wishing outgoing house Speaker John Boehner following his announcement Friday that he would be stepping down as speaker at the end of … [Read more...]
Plumb Campaign Criticizes Reed for Transportation Project
WASHINGTON - Supporters of the Jamestown area democrat who will likely run against Congressman Tom Reed in the 2016 election are ramping up their attack against the Corning Republican. the Friends of John Plumb campaign group is criticizing Tom … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Changes in Prescription Eyeglass Rule
NEW YORK - Senator Chuck Schumer wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to modernize its “Eyeglass Rule” to make it easier and more affordable for Americans to buy new prescription eyeglass. Schumer has introduced a bill that would allow … [Read more...]
Registration for Chamber Banquet on Oct. 8 is Underway
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 8 and registration is still being accepted. This year the County Chamber will bestow its Economic Development Award on the two Community … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Host Three Separate Events in October
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host three separate events for the community in October. The events will feature an appearance by several coaches and athletic officials from St. Bonaventure University, a performance from a nationally … [Read more...]
