The City of Jamestown received a clean report for the audit of 2023 finances. Drescher and Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. The delay of the report on the audit of 2023 is … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gov. Hochul Bans Striking Officers From State Position, Sen. Borrello Calls Her ‘Vindictive’
Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to the end of the wildcat corrections officer strike by banning protesters from being hired for state positions. Hochul signed an executive order Monday that bars the hiring of individuals who continue to … [Read more...]
Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution Events Underway
A program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua County community has returned. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County officials said the New York Food for New York Families ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food … [Read more...]
JHS Production of ‘Les Misérables: School Edition’ Starts Tonight
The Jamestown High School production of “Les Misérables: School Edition” starts tonight and can be seen through March 15. The musical is based on the novel by Victor Hugo, with music by Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. It is … [Read more...]
Proposed Jamestown School Budget Has No Tax Increase, Hires 14 Teachers
The proposed 2025-26 Jamestown Public Schools District budget has no tax increase and the addition of 14 teachers. The Jamestown School Board heard the details of the preliminary budget from District Assistant Superintendent for Finance & … [Read more...]
City Looking At Reallocating $640,000 In HOME Funds Toward Gateway Lofts Project
The City of Jamestown is looking at reallocating $640,000 in HOME funds toward rehabilitating the Gateway Lofts Project site. The resolution would reallocate the monies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from fiscal years … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill To Resign
Chautauqua Institution’s President Michael Hill has announced his resignation. Hill made the announcement along with Institution Board of Trustees Chair Candace Maxwell that he will leave his role as Chautauqua’s 18th president May 31, … [Read more...]
Childcare This Month’s Women In Networking Topic
The impact of childcare on the workforce will be discussed at this month’s Women in Networking Chautauqua program. The program, hosted by the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Jamestown Community College, is for business owners and … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Looking At How Canadian Tariffs On Electricity Will Impact Customers, Utility
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at how a 25% tariff on electricity coming into New York State from Canada may impact customers and the utility. Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will charge New York, … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Indicted For Possessing, Attempted Production of Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Celoron man has been indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials and the attempted production of those materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced a federal grand jury has charged 40-year old Jose Perez with attempted … [Read more...]
