Nine organizations are receiving allocations to support vulnerable populations in Jamestown. The St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board approved nearly $20,000 at its July board meeting. The all-volunteer run Thrift Shop, located in a former house for … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Brooklyn Square Company Suing For Lower Tax Assessment
A Brooklyn Square company is suing the City of Jamestown to lower its assessment. Savarina Corporation filed the suit in State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County on Friday, July 18. The current total assessed value of 21-41 South Main Street is … [Read more...]
Centaur Stride Clinic Topic ‘Let’s Talk About The Continuum Of Mental Health’ Today
Centaur Stride’s ongoing Community Clinic series will feature a talk by Rachel Mesmer Ludwig today. The series is funded through a grant from M&T Bank. Rachel Mesmer Ludwig is the Project Coordinator for the Chautauqua County Department of … [Read more...]
Downtown Cruise-In Gets New Sponsors, Set for Aug. 15
The Downtown Jamestown Cruise-In event is back on after two new event sponsors stepped up. The future of the longtime event was in question after the CHQ Chamber declined to continuing hosting it this summer. The Downtown Jamestown Development … [Read more...]
Late Blight Found In Cattaraugus County, Affects Tomatoes, Potatoes
Late blight has been found in Cattaraugus County and could affect vegetables in Chautauqua County soon. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County said they received information about late blight from the Cornell Vegetable Program. Late … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution – Week Five Theme ‘Innovation In Capitalism’
“Innovation In Capitalism: How to Meet 21st Century Challenges” is the theme for Chautauqua Institution’s week five of programming. Throughout the week, Chautauqua will convene leading economic thinkers and cultural voices to explore the future of … [Read more...]
FEMA To Hold Open House On Revised Flood Maps
Residents will have an opportunity to learn whether their property is at risk for flooding in an open house with FEMA this Thursday. FEMA will host the event about revised flood maps from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Prendergast Library and by Zoom. … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Hears Proposal To Turn 16 Scott Street Into Townhomes
The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation on a proposal to turn the former Westburgh Electric building into housing. Jonathan Dubinski shared his proposal for 16 Scott Street that would convert the former industrial space into … [Read more...]
UPDATE: Wine Cellar Patio Closed By Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
An expired lease agreement has been cited as one of the reasons the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has closed the patio operated by the Wine Cellar on the Wintergarden Plaza in downtown Jamestown, The bar posted on social media that the closure … [Read more...]
Langworthy Votes Yes After Voting No On Resolution To Request Release Of Jeffrey Epstein Files
After voting no earlier this week on an amendment to have the Department of Justice release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Congressman Nick Langworthy has voted yes on moving a Republican resolution forward for a vote by the House. Epstein, a … [Read more...]
