ALBANY - Governor Cuomo's state of the state address contained what could be one of the most progressive agendas in state history. Cuomo called for an increase in minimum wage to $8.75 an hour, improving public safety through a seven-point gun … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
MORNING NEWS: Young Reacts to State of the State
ALBANY - Chautauqua County’s representative in the upper chamber in Albany said she was encouraged by Governor Cuomo’s focus on restoring the upstate economy in his state of the state address. The Governor said he would do so by concentrating on job … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Cuomo to Deliver State of the State Address this Afternoon
ALBANY - All eyes will be on Albany this afternoon, as Governor Andrew Cuomo is set to deliver his third State of the State address at 1:30 p.m. The annual address will allow Cuomo to lay out his vision and plan for the state this year. Next to his … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Board Begins Search for New Superintendent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District has started the process of searching for a new superintendent to replace retiring superintendent Daniel “Deke” Kathman. The school board held its first meeting of 2013 Tuesday night in the administration … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Reed Attends Swearing-In Ceremony in Mayville
Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Chautauqua County yesterday afternoon for a swearing in ceremony in Mayville. The Corning republican – who had already been sworn in as the representative of the newly drawn NY 23rd Congressional District last … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Announces Funding for Housing Revitalization
The Chautauqua County Department of Planning & Economic Development is announcing the availability of housing and neighborhood revitalization funding to undertake innovative housing-related programs. This flexible and efficient program is … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Senate Irons Out Rules for Co-Leadership Pact
ALBANY - State Senate has drafted new rules recognizing the Independent Democratic Conference along with Republicans and Democrats, senators briefed on the document said late Tuesday. READ MORE AT TIMESUNION.COM … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Lawmakers Call for Suspension of Fracking Comment Period
ALBANY - Three state Assembly committee chairmen asked Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday to suspend the comment period on new gas drilling regulations until a health review is completed. The 30-day comment period for revised regulations for shale gas … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Home is Focus of Critical Discussion at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not to sell the Chautauqua County Home to a Chicago-based company was once again in the spotlight, this time during a Critical Discussion Series at the James Prendergast Library. A panel of four Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: City Begins Search for New Development Director
The city of Jamestown will soon be looking for a new director of development. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that current City Development Director Steve Centi has announced his retirement as the executive secretary of the … [Read more...]
