JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a local law to override the state's tax levy cap. Lawmakers made the decision Monday Night during the monthly voting session. It must now be subject to public comment prior to being signed by the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
CRCF Invites Public to Meet New Community Leaders
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation will host a meet and greet Tuesday with a variety of local leaders who have recently been appointed within the Chautauqua region. Among those attending are: Michael Abbate, Cummins, Inc. plant … [Read more...]
Government Shutdown Looms as House, Senate Stand Firm on Issue of Obamacare
All signs are continuing to point to a government shutdown by midnight tonight. At issue is Congress’s inability to pass a temporary government spending bill, largely due to the House of Representatives not wanting to fund the Affordable Care Act. … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community College Hosts Completion Day
JAMESTOWN - Completion Day, part of an initiative among State University of New York community colleges stressing the importance of graduating with a degree and setting long-term goals, will be held today at Jamestown Community College. Students on … [Read more...]
Democratic Congressional Candidate Pressured to Drop Entertainer from Fundraising Event
ITHACA - The next congressional election is still more than 13 months away, but things are already starting to heat up in the race for New York’s 23 Congressional District. On Wednesday, the National Republican Congressional Committee began to run a … [Read more...]
Independence Party Endorses Cornell for County Clerk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Independence Party has announced who it will be endorsing for the office of Chautauqua County Clerk. Independence Party Chair Thom Shagla on Thursday said that his party is throwing its support for Lori Cornell … [Read more...]
Registration Deadline for TRC Disability Awareness Awards is Oct. 1
CELORON - People with disabilities who have made significant accomplishments within the past year, as well as individuals, businesses and organizations that have supported those who are disabled, will be honored at The Resource Center’s 25th annual … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Fall Flushing of Water Mains Begins Oct. 6 in Falconer
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Water Division announces that fall flushing of water mains will begin on the first Saturday night of October and continue throughout the BPU water system through Thursday, October 17, … [Read more...]
Audio: Edwards Releases 2014 Chautauqua County Budget
MAYVILLE - Despite some major challenges heading into 2014, Chautauqua County executive Greg Edwards has presented to the Chautauqua County legislature a manageable spending plan. During last night’s legislature meeting, the outgoing county … [Read more...]
