A “Nuclear 101” Forum was recently held to help local elected officials and business leaders better understand the opportunities advanced nuclear could present for Dunkirk, Chautauqua County and the surrounding region. Local leaders attended the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Reminds Residents Of Options To Reduce Energy Costs During The Summer
With summer heat here, New Yorkers are being reminded of options to help reduce energy costs. The State’s Energy Affordability Program and Enhanced Energy Affordability Program provide income-eligible households across New York State with … [Read more...]
Court Case Challenging Conditions On How Homeless Funding Could Be Used Wins
A case challenging the Trump administration’s conditions that capped how much homelessness funding could used for housing has won in court. New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of … [Read more...]
Two Local Child Care Centers Will Receive $7.6 Million To Expand Child Care Access
Two local child care centers are receiving a total of $7.6 million in state funding to expand child care access. Statewide, the $106 million in Childcare Capital Construction Funding Program will support shovel-ready capital projects in every … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Decrying Loss Of Healthcare Coverage Due To ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Cuts
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is decrying the loss of affordable health care coverage due to cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Low and middle income New York residents are expected to lose access to the Essential Plan. The “Big … [Read more...]
State, Local Law Enforcement Increasing Patrols For July 4th Holiday
State and local law enforcement will be increasing patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving statewide ahead of and during the July 4th Holiday weekend. This campaign, funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, runs through … [Read more...]
Independence Day Activities Planned Through July 4th
Independence Day activities will take place all over Chautauqua County in the days leading up to and on July 4th. In Frewsburg, the Frewsburg Fire Department is holding a free “Water Days” event from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight at the Frewsburg Fire … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Health Department Urges Residents To Take Precautions With Danger Heat
The Chautauqua County Health Department is urging residents to take precautions when it comes to dangerously hot weather this week. The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories for much of New York State. Heat index values, or "feels … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Councils Approves Update Of Comprehensive Plan
Jamestown City Council has approved the first update of the City’s Comprehensive Plan since 1998. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund said that following this approval and other comments received by the end of the comment period of June 29, the City will … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Recognizes Arrick Davis With Inaugural Pillar Of The Year Award
Jamestown Public Schools has honored longtime employee and coach Arrick Davis with its inaugural Pillar of the Year Award. Davis, who serves as the Home/School Coordinator for Jamestown High School's Fashano Technical Academy, was selected as the … [Read more...]
