The City of Jamestown has been awarded $187,672 for EMS training. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the federal funding as part of the Rural EMS Training and Equipment Assistance program. Administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Exhibit Celebrating Norman Lear’s Legacy In Comedy, Civic Engagement Opens at Comedy Center
A special exhibit celebrating Norman Lear’s storied legacy in comedy and civic engagement is now open at the National Comedy Center. 2024 marks the first modern election absent the legendary comedy producer and writer who passed in December 2023 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair Takes Place Wednesday
The annual Chautauqua Safety Village Halloween Fun Fair will take place this Wednesday. The event on October 30 will be held from 4:00 to 7:30 pm at the Safety Village, located next to BOCES on Route 394 in Ashville. Admission is $5 per person … [Read more...]
Outdoor Enthusiasts Encouraged To Stay Out of Caves, Mines in Fall and Winter To Protect Hibernating Bats
As part of International Bat Week, outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to refrain from visiting caves and mines during the fall and winter months. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says bats spend the winter hibernating in … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Saturday, October 26
Early voting begins in New York State and Chautauqua County this Saturday, October 26. Four poll sites will be open in Chautauqua County for early voting. These sites are: • The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds at the 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo … [Read more...]
NYS Equal Rights Amendment On Election Ballot
Those headed to the polls this year will not only be choosing their local, state, and federal leaders, but they'll also weigh in on a significant constitutional amendment. A proposed Equal Rights Amendment will be on the back of their ballots … [Read more...]
Afterschool Programs Receive $1.52 Million in Chautauqua County
Three Chautauqua County organizations are receiving a total $1.52 million for afterschool programs. The State grants were awarded by the State Office of Children and Family Services through the Learning and Enrichment Afterschool Program Supports … [Read more...]
Jamestown Area Community Orchestra To Perform Concert Sunday
The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will perform their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 27. The concert will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church in Jamestown. Selections for this concert include "An American in Paris Suite", "Ballet … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes 2024 Budget With 21-Cent Tax Rate Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed along party lines a budget for 2025 that reduces the tax rate by 21-cents. The budget passed reflects a Real Property Tax Levy of $73,256,471 which is $164,976 less than what County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
City Looking Into Ways To Get $1.3 Million Medicare Reimbursement From NYS
A program to move city retirees from city health insurance to a Medicare program that was supposed to save the city $1.3 million is currently costing the city instead. In 2017, the Teresi administration had a contract with the state that would … [Read more...]
