The James Prendergast Library will hold their fourth annual Community Block Party this Saturday. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and feature 30 community organizations inside the library along with 20 artisan vendors, a book sale, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Restaurant, Encore, Opens In Downtown Jamestown
A new downtown restaurant held its grand opening this past Wednesday. Encore is located at 114 East Third Street and serves Italian food Owner Mallary Dawson said inspiration for the menu came from the family she grew up with, “..cooking in the … [Read more...]
Former Crawford Furniture Atlas Building Being Stabilized
The former Crawford Funiture Atlas building on Winsor and Harrison Streets is being stabilized by its new owner. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Ramsay Agriculture, who has bought 40 Winsor and 65 River Street, has been … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Flooring Work At Lincoln Elementary
The Jamestown School Board has approved moving forward to work on flooring in Lincoln Elementary School. Young and Wright Architects presented on the proposal to the board Tuesday night, saying that they are working on determining what the various … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Ext Receives Funding To Help Transport Kids To The County Fair
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is receiving funding to help transports kids to the County Fair. The $21,000 in funding from the State Department of Agriculture and Markets is part of $2 million statewide dedicated to promote … [Read more...]
Audubon Holding ‘Gender Diversity In The Natural World’ Guided Walk
The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold a “Gender Diversity in the Natural World” guided walk this Saturday. The walk led by Miles Hilton takes place from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. and will explore the variety of gender roles and expressions in … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Holding Service Of Lament In Observance Of World Refugee Day
A Service of Lament will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday in observance of World Refugee Day. The United Nations has designated June 20 as World Refugee Day in honor of the millions of refugees around the globe who have been … [Read more...]
Maplevale Farms To Move From Ellicott To Findley Lake
Maplevale Farms has announced their plans to move from Ellicott to Findley Lake where they plan to build a new facility. The announcement about the longtime food distribution company came at the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]
City To Apply For Funding To Redevelop Vacant Lots On Fulton Ave., Cross St.
The City of Jamestown plans to apply for funding to redevelop vacant lots in targeted areas of the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the resolution to submit a State … [Read more...]
‘Grow Chautauqua’ Food Box Distribution Ending Early Due To Funding Cuts
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food distribution program is coming to end this week. The Extension posted on social media that due to the end of the grant cycle and the elimination of the NY Food for NY … [Read more...]
