Dr. Virginia Schaefer Horvath has been appointed by the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York (SUNY) as the 13th president of SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Horvath is currently the Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Fredonia, a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Prendergast Library to Extend Hours of Operation Starting Next Monday
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is about to extend its hours. According to Director Linda Mielke, this will result in an additional 10 hours of public service per week. Beginning Monday, April 2, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 … [Read more...]
Meet the Director Forum Set for Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Tonight is the first of three evenings the Prendergast Library will host a “Meet the Library Director” forum. The event will feature director Linda Mielke and will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prendergast Library Fireplace Room. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Tables Sales Tax Increase Request
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Legislature will wait until next month before asking the state to allow a sales tax increase. During last night’s voting session in Mayville, County Executive Greg Edwards asked lawmakers to table a resolution that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Councilman Takes Issue with Sales Tax Resolution
MAYVILLE - Prior to the legislature’s vote to table a measure requesting a sales tax increase, a member of the Jamestown City Council spoke out against the measure during the public comment portion of the meeting. Jamestown city councilman Vince … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Support Motions for Roswell Park, NRG
MAYVILLE - After some comments on both issues, lawmakers last night also approved two motions asking the state to provide support to two Western New York businesses – one that is involved with healthcare and the other, which is involved with energy … [Read more...]
State Budget Favors Higher Education in NY State
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will continue pass measures in the state today and tomorrow. As they continue to pass various resolutions, more details are coming out about the state spending plan that was agreed on by leaders in Albany earlier this … [Read more...]
WCA Names Randy Swanson as Physician of the Year
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital honored the late Dr. Randy Swanson as the Physician of the Year on Wednesday afternoon. The Physician of the Year award is a honor given annually to one outstanding physician in Chautauqua County. It recognizes a physician's … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Meet Tonight in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session tonight with several items on the agenda. Among the issues is a resolution that would ask the state legislature to increase the sales tax rate in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
State Leaders Reach Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany have come to an agreement on a new state budget. On Tuesday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with state Senate and Assembly leaders on the 2012-13 state spending plan. In a media release, Cuomo thanked Majority … [Read more...]
