State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor are demanding immediate action from Governor Kathy Hochul and Dunkirk Mayor Kate Wdowiasz to address the City of Dunkirk’s continued failure to submit its legally required 2024 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
SUNY Chancellor Visits JCC As Part Of SUNY Reconnect Tour
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. recently visited Jamestown Community College as part of his SUNY Reconnect free community college tour. During King’s time on campus, he toured the Veterans Student Lounge and Nursing program classrooms and labs … [Read more...]
NYS Pays Off Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Loan
Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated with business and union leaders the state’s action to pay off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. The move brings the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Discuss Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing
Jamestown City Council will discuss changing zoning in parts of the city to allow for infill housing. Infill housing is typically new houses constructed on vacant, underused lots interspersed among older, existing properties in established urban … [Read more...]
Three Arrested In Connection With Silver Creek Overdose
Three people have been arrested in connection with an overdose in Silver Creek. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 44-year old Leeladhar H. Tandel of Mobile, AL; 55-year old Barry M. Wright of Marietta, GA; and 56-year old Jesus Andon … [Read more...]
Final Week Of Chautauqua Institution Summer Assembly Features Doris Kearns Goodwin, Morgan Freeman
It is the final week of Chautauqua Institution’s 2025 Summer Assembly with this week’s theme “Past Informs Present: How to Harness History.” This week will feature cultural and political conversations led by some of the most influential voices of … [Read more...]
Rabies Bait Drop Taking Place In North County
A rabies bait drop to prevent the spread of rabies is taking place this week in the north county. The drop of small baits containing rabies vaccine are being deployed from fixed wing planes now through August 22. The strategy, overseen by the … [Read more...]
Downtown Cruise-In Takes Place Tonight In Jamestown
The Downtown Cruise-In rolls into downtown Jamestown tonight. The annual event will showcase hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and unique vehicles. Attendees can enjoy live DJ music, food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly … [Read more...]
Three Municipalities Receiving More Than $20 Million For Water, Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Three Chautauqua County municipalities are receiving more than $20 million to advance critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal … [Read more...]
NYS Launches Website Of Schools’ Plans For Distraction Free Learning
New York State has launched a new website to enable parents and students to look up their school’s plan for distraction free learning this Fall. The website, ny.gov/phonefree, allows New Yorkers to search by district or school name among more than … [Read more...]
