Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Continues Ward Boundary Line Discussion
Jamestown's Reapportionment Commission will continue the process of redrawing ward boundary lines Tuesday, May 24. Reapportionment takes place every 10 years following the results of the U.S. Census, and the city's reapportionment commission is … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces $2 Billion in Child Care Assistance
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed. New York State will distribute $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial … [Read more...]
Comedian Margaret Cho Joins Comedy Fest Line-Up
The National Comedy Center has announced that Comedian Margaret Cho is joining the line-up for the 2022 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Cho joins comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and Saturday Night Live legends David Spade, Rob Schneider and Kevin Nealon … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed to Put Flags on Veterans Graves
The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is looking for volunteers to help place flags on veterans graves. They will be placing flags Thursday, May 26 at Lakeview Cemetery beginning with a short memorial service at 4:00 pm in Soldier’s … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on New Police, Firefighter Positions
Jamestown City Council will vote on hiring new police officers and firefighters at its voting session tonight. $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds would be used to fund the hiring of three police officers and four firefighters. Two of the … [Read more...]
New NYS Congressional Maps Approved by Judge
The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]
Police Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Held Friday
Members of law enforcement, elected officials, and the public gathered on Tracy Plaza Friday for Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week ceremony. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo spoke on behalf of Mayor Eddie Sundquist, saying … [Read more...]
United Way Allocates $1.045 million to 29 Local Agencies
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced $1,045,000 in funding has been allocated to 29 local agencies. Director of Community Impact Lindsey Goold said the United Way funded 42 programs in the area of self-sufficiency, academic … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Appoints Two Leaders for Department of Religion
Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of two nationally recognized leaders for its religious life and programming. Melissa Spas has been named the Institution's new Vice President of Religion. She is currently the acting director of … [Read more...]
