The New Neighbors Coalition at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church has been selected as one of the participants in the Welcoming America's Rural Welcoming Initiative 2026 Cohort. The Coalition joins the cohort with 17 other organizations in rural areas … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC To Use State Grant To Create Child Care Center That Can Serve More Than 100 Children
A state grant will create a child care center that can serve up to 102 children on Jamestown Community College’s campus. Work is expected to begin this October to renovate a space in the Katharine Jackson Carnahan Center. The project is being … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Residents Can Visit Chautauqua Institution For Free July 17
The Jamestown YWCA is inviting residents to spend the day at Chautauqua Institution for free on July 17. Friday, July 17 is Chautauqua County Day. County residents can enjoy free admission to the grounds which includes lectures. The 10:45 a.m. … [Read more...]
Infinity Visual & Performing Arts Juried Student Show Opens Tonight
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is presenting its annual juried Student Art Show tonight at Pearl City Clay House. The show kicks off with an Opening Reception from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 10. The reception is free and open to the … [Read more...]
Buffalo Bills Employees Speak To Jamestown Public Schools Students
Buffalo Bills employees Nick Lacy and Chris Brown shared with Jamestown Public Schools students how they built careers that demonstrate the many paths to success in professional sports. Lacy, an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the … [Read more...]
New Teachers, Student Teachers Hired By Jamestown Public Schools To Get Sign-On Bonus
The Jamestown School Board has approved sign-on bonuses for student teachers who get hired by the district. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said there are now sign-on bonuses for new teachers as well, especially those who fill openings in high … [Read more...]
Law Firm Representing School Districts In Small Cities Lawsuit To Present To Jamestown School Board
The Jamestown School Board has approved having the law firm representing districts that are part of the Small Cities Lawsuit against New York State present to the board in October. Biggerstaff law offices will give an update as to where the … [Read more...]
SAVE Plan Student Loan Holders Urged To Choose New Repayment Plan
New Yorkers with federal student loans are urged to prepare for the upcoming termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. On July 1, 2026, borrowers who are enrolled in the SAVE plan began receiving notifications from their … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School Board Appoints Katie Miley As Middle School Principal
The Southwestern Central School Board has approved the appointment of Katie Miley as the district’s new middle school principal. Miley succeeds Greg Lauer, who served as principal of Southwestern Middle School for the past two years. Miley … [Read more...]
Brigiotta’s To Plant Flowers With Reg Lenna Memory Cafe Participants
Memory Cafe participants will learn how to pot flowers with Brigiotta’s at the Reg Lenna this month. Staff from Brigiotta’s will help you plant annuals, geraniums, gerbera daisies, and more. A free picnic-style lunch will take place before the … [Read more...]
