Jamestown City Council will receive information about a possible zoning change for an area near Jackson-Taylor Park. The information will be presented at the City Council Housing Committee meeting at 6:30 p.m. tonight. According to the staff … [Read more...]
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Chautauqua Institution Week Four Theme: The Future of the American Experiment
Chautauqua Institution is presenting the Week Four theme of “The Future of the American Experiment” this week. The week is programmed in partnership with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) and the Brookings Institution. It will feature a … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Announces Opioid Settlement Of $720 Million
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has announced eight pharmaceutical companies will pay approximately $720 million for their role in manufacturing opioid pills that fueled the ongoing nationwide epidemic of opioid addictions. These … [Read more...]
Jamestown Zoning Board Denies Variance Request For Proposed Affordable Housing Project
The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has denied an area variance request for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The request failed by a vote of 2 to 3, with four votes needed for the request to be approved. The joint … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Demands Trump Administration Release $7 Billion In Funding To Schools
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration release $7 billion in federal funding for schools nationwide. The administration is currently withholding the resources, which fund before- and after-school programs, … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic Set For Town of Carroll On July 19
The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Town of Carroll have announced a free rabies clinic to be held Saturday, July 19. The event will take place form 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Carroll Town Hall, located at 5 West Main Street in … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Says Trump’s Plan To Claw Back CPB Funding Would Devastate Communities
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer says President Trump’s plan to claw back over $1 billion in federal funding for public radio and television stations would devastate communities. Schumer said the GOP plan would eliminate funding for the Corporation for … [Read more...]
NYS Veterans Tuition Awards Program Expanded
New York State’s Veterans Tuition Awards Program has been expanded which will enable more veterans to access critical financial aid for college. Under the expansion, all veterans who served at least four years on active-duty now qualify for … [Read more...]
United Way Accepting Nominations For Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Way of Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the 2025 Joseph H. Mason Award. The annual honor recognizes a local union member—active or retired—who demonstrates exceptional commitment to community service. The award will be … [Read more...]
No Charges In Bicycle Accident That Resulted In Jamestown Boy’s Death
No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal accident with a bicycle. The Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from the Chautauqua County Accident Reconstruction Team concluded the investigation where 11-year old … [Read more...]
