JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is announcing that the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 22nd Stamp Out Hunger Food driver on Saturday, May 10. It’s the nation’s largest single-day food drive, … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Pittsburgh to Serve as Connecting Hub for County Airport
MAYVILLE - Pittsburgh will be the connecting hub for the next air service provider at the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. That’s according to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which also reports that County Executive Vince … [Read more...]
Young Announces Additional Funding for Forestville
ALBANY - The village of Forestville is getting additional funding from New York State to help with its financial crisis. On Tuesday Senator Cathy Young’s office announced that she has secured $50,000 of emergency funding for the village to help … [Read more...]
Jamestown PTSA to Host School Board Candidate Forum Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council PTSA (Parent, Teacher, Student Association) will host and moderate a public candidate forum tonight for the candidates seeking reelection to the three open seats for the Jamestown School Board. Only three … [Read more...]
Gillibrand, 19 Other Female Senators, Call on President to Condemn Abductions in Nigeria
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is joining all 20 women in the U.S. Senate in sending a bipartisan letter to President Obama condemning the abduction and mistreatment of more than 200 girls by a terrorist group in Nigeria. In addition, … [Read more...]
State Emergency Service Crews Conduct Oil Spill Training Exercises
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced a critical two-day training drill at the Port of Albany to simulate risks associated with ignitable liquids such as crude oil. The drill, which began Tuesday and continues today is being conducted by … [Read more...]
Friends of Lillian Dickson Park to Host Meeting on Wednesday
JAMESTOWN - Residents interested in learning more about the effort to install new playground equipment and Lillian Dickson Park are invited to stop by the park this afternoon for an information meeting. The Friends of Lillian Dickson Park group … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Comedy Album Recorded During Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Now on Sale
JAMESTOWN - The Lucy Desi Center for Comedy has released its first comedy album, Live From Jamestown: Late Night @ Lucy Comedy Fest. The album, which was recorded during the 2013 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, is now available on iTunes, Spotify, … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look Into Regulation of E-Cigarettes
ALBANY - Manufacturers and distributors of e-cigarette products could be facing a major battle in Albany in the next couple of months. A proposed bill being sponsored in both the State Senate and Assembly is one of several regulatory measures that … [Read more...]
Local School Districts Partner with Board of Election for Upcoming School Board Elections
MAYVILLE - The school district board elections and budget votes will be taking place throughout Chautauqua County later this month, and several local districts will be calling on the county board of elections to assist with recording votes. Board … [Read more...]
