A shelter for unhoused women has officially opened in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. announced the opening of Hope Haven Women's Center at 303 Lafayette Street. The 18-bed homeless shelter will offer much-needed resources and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Justice Coalition To Hold Protest Rally In Dow Park
The Jamestown Justice Coalition is joining organizations in communities across the United States in holding a protest rally this Saturday in Jamestown. The event is scheduled, rain or shine, for 11:00 a.m. in Dow Park. Coalition Coordinator … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Announces New Program To Help With Housing Insecurity
A new Public Assistance Shelter Supplement initiative has been launched to further address rising housing insecurity and homelessness in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Social Services said this effort will help bridge the … [Read more...]
FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Program Now Accepting Applications
New York organizations may now apply for the latest round of the FreshConnect CSA for SNAP program. This program will help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants in New York gain increased access to weekly shares of fresh, … [Read more...]
Humane Society, Community Through Hockey Holding All-Star Hockey Game Benefit
The Chautauqua County Humane Society and Community Through Hockey are teaming up for the second annual South County vs. North County All-Star Hockey game this weekend. Doors open for the event at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, April 6 at the Northwest Arena … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Says Tariffs To Have $7 Billion Annual Impact on Upstate NY
While Senate Democrats put forth a resolution this week to end tariffs on Canada, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs will have a $7 billion annual impact on Upstate New York. Schumer said according to the Yale … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Arrested For Allegedly Striking Security Officer In Jamestown School
A Jamestown woman has been arrested after allegedly striking a School Security Officer inside a Jamestown Public School. Jamestown Police said officers were called to the unnamed school just before 8:30 Monday morning after they say 33-year old … [Read more...]
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon Retiring May 9
Jamestown Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon is set to retire on May 9. And now, a recently passed resolution will separate the leadership over the police and fire departments. In 2002, former Mayor Sam Teresi created the Director of Public Safety … [Read more...]
JHS Band, Chorus 100th Anniversary Concert April 5
The Jamestown High School Band and Chorus will celebrate their 100th anniversary this Saturday. The joint ensemble concert will take place at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 5 in the Jamestown High School auditorium. It will include performances by … [Read more...]
Annual Pinwheel for Prevention Campaign Begins Today
Chautauqua County’s annual Pinwheel for Prevention campaign begins today as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA of Chautauqua will be planting pinwheels on Tracy Plaza by Jamestown City Hall this afternoon at 1:15 … [Read more...]
