Housing agencies have received just over $1 million to support affordable homeownership in Chautauqua County. The grants are being administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal. They were awarded to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Biden To Certify Equal Rights Amendment
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Sunday called on President Joe Biden to certify the Equal Rights Amendment before the end of his presidency. Gillibrand is asking Biden to direct the archivist of the United States to publish the ERA as part of … [Read more...]
Spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship Program Applications Now Being Accepted
Applications are now being accepted for the state's Spring 2025 Excelsior Scholarship program. Eligible students planning to enroll full-time in a SUNY or CUNY two- or four-year college or university in the spring 2025 term can apply here: … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation To Further Protect, Restore Environment
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to further protect and restore the environment. One bill signed requires large fossil fuel companies to pay for critical projects that protect New Yorkers. The legislation creates a ‘Climate Superfund’ … [Read more...]
2025 Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon Canceled
Facility renovations have led to the cancelation of the 2025 Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County and Chautauqua Health and Fitness at the Turner Center announced the cancelation, saying that … [Read more...]
Mina Receives $10 Million To Construct New Wastewater Treatment System
The town of Mina is receiving funding to construct a new wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection system. The $10 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant … [Read more...]
Andrew Molitor Sworn In As State Assemblyman For 150th District
Andrew Molitor has been officially sworn in as the new State Assemblyman representing the 150th District. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 1 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Molitor said in his comments, "I am excited to serve the … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
New Legislative Leaders Announced at County Legislature Reorg Meeting
New legislative leaders were announced during the Chautauqua County Legislature's reorganizational meeting Thursday night. Legislator Jamie Gustafson has been named by Republicans as the Majority Leader of the County Legislature with Legislator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Starts Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan. 6
The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up Christmas Trees for recycling on Monday, January 6. The annual pick-up is weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if … [Read more...]
