JAMESTOWN - A final presentation about increasing access to healthy and affordable food in Jamestown will be held at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 556 E. Second St., in Jamestown today from 2 to 4 p.m. The presentation is a part of "Invest in … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local Projects to Recieve an Estimated $3,000,000 in Funding from State Economic Development Council
ALBANY - Several projects throughout Chautauqua County are set to get funding from the most recent round the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that a total of $715.9 million has … [Read more...]
‘Tinkerbell’ the Rescued Chihuahua Doing Well, Investigation Continues
JAMESTOWN - The investigation into the case regarding Tinkerbell the Chihuahua continues as more facts come into focus. On Monday, a report came into the Chautauqua County Humane Society of a dog having been found in a ditch on the side of … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has upgraded its Lake Effect Snow Advisory to a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Southern Erie Counties. The Warning will be in effect from 6 p.m. tonight and continuing until 4 a.m. … [Read more...]
Local Officials Plan Bus Trip to Albany to Rally Support for NRG Power Plant
DUNKIRK - The effort to save the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk isn’t over yet. Following this past weekends rally in Dunkirk to call attention to the plant and its plan to convert from a coal-powered facility to a natural-gas operated plant, … [Read more...]
County Officials Discuss Falconer Highway Garage Expansion Project
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County lawmakers this month will be acting on a resolution to borrow $4 million to help pay for the upgrade of the Department of Public Facilities’ shop in Falconer. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Governor Launches Anti-Hunger Task Force, Appoints SWCS Superintendent
ALBANY - The top administrator at Southwestern Central School has been appointed to a statewide agency aimed at fighting hunger. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of the New York State Anti-Hunger Task Force, which will bring … [Read more...]
Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees for Cats
JAMESTOWN - Due to overcrowding, the Chautauqua County Humane Society is waiving all fees on cat adoptions of all ages. Once space is created at the shelter, more animals can be accepted and sheltered from the rough climate during the winter months. … [Read more...]
Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - One of the biggest events of the year is happening tonight in downtown Jamestown. Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of downtown Jamestown to get a glimpse of the annual Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, presented by … [Read more...]
City Police Announce Street Closings for Friday’s Parade
JAMESTOWN - As a result of tonight’s parade and related festivities, street closings will begin at 3 p.m. throughout the downtown. Third Street between Prendergast Avenue and Hallock Street will close at 3 p.m. In addition, all intersecting side … [Read more...]
