JAMESTOWN - The issue of Hydrofracking will take center stage at the Robert H. Jackson Center later this month. Officials at the Jackson Center say it will present a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar entitled, “To Frack or Not to Frack? That … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Audubon Announces ‘Flower Power’ Fundraiser
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Audubon Center and Sanctuary is sponsoring a Garden Fundraiser throughout the month of April. The fundraiser is described as a way for you to have a beautiful garden and support their gardens at the same time. Half of every … [Read more...]
WCA Hospital Relocates Inpatient Rehab Unit
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital officials are announcing the WCA Hospital Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation unit has relocated from Jones Memorial Health Center—a division of WCA Hospital— to the main campus at WCA on Foote Ave. The newly constructed unit is … [Read more...]
State to Create Office of New Americans to Help Immigrants Acclimate
ALBANY - New York will soon have a new office in state government to help bridge the gap between native and non-native English speakers. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Gov. Andrew Cuomo says that the Department of State … [Read more...]
Governor Could Use Executive Order to Create Health Exchange
ALBANY - A controversial plan to create a statewide health insurance exchange was left out of the 2012-2013 budget agreement, but may be enacted via an executive order from Gov. Andrew Cuomo. That’s according to a report this week from the … [Read more...]
Senator Cathy Young Reacts to Passage of State Budget
ALBANY - Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) is offering her thoughts on the state budget that was passed last week, saying it achieves the Senate Republicans’ goals of reducing state spending with no new taxes and creating new private sector jobs. In a … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator Up for Regional Award
FREDONIA - The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator has been named a finalist for the "Rookie of the Year" BETA Award, given by InfoTech Niagara, the trade association of Western New York's information technology industry. This year marks the 12th … [Read more...]
City Offers Summer Employment Opportunities for College Students
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Department of Public Works is seeking temporary summer seasonal employee for Parks laborers and Playground Program supervisors. The positions are open to college students who are 18 years of age and residents of the … [Read more...]
County Schools Will See a 5.34 Percent Average Increase in Funding
ALBANY - School Aid in Chautauqua County will be going up next year. With the state budget passed earlier this year, state education officials have now released the school funding runs for the 2012-13 school year. The 18 school districts in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Association to Receive $50,000 Grant from State
ALBANY – Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) announced earlier this week that she has secured $50,000 in the 2012-13 state budget for Chautauqua Lake cleanup efforts. The grant will be allocated to the Chautauqua Lake Association (CLA) for weed … [Read more...]
