The 43rd Annual Labor Day Festival will take place this Sunday, September 1 at Bergman Park. The event starts with Chautauqua Striders' Dan Feather 5k run/walk at 9:30 a.m. Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. An arts and crafts show featuring … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown BPU Closed For Labor Day Holiday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on that day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]
Saturday, August 31 A Free Fishing Day In NYS
This Saturday will be a Free Fishing Day in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the addition of the day to the state's free fishing day schedule. The addition is part of the Governor’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative launched … [Read more...]
County Legislator Dave Wilfong Announces His Resignation
Republican County Legislator Dave Wilfong has announced his resignation from the Chautauqua County Legislature. Wilfong, who represents District 11 in the city of Jamestown, was the Majority Leader of the Legislature as of this term. He announced … [Read more...]
Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection Reopens
The Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue intersection has reopened. Jamestown Department of Public Works Interim Director Mark Roetzer informed City Council on Monday that micropaving to Howard Avenue and of the Baker-Hazeltine intersection had been … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Sells County Property To Company Interested in Building a Battery Storage Facility in Ellicott
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board has approved the sale of county property to a company that hopes to build a battery storage facility in the town of Ellicott. The IDA Board approved the sale of 12 acres for $75,000 to … [Read more...]
Guide Aimed At Getting People To Move to Chautauqua County Now Available
A guide aimed at helping businesses get people to relocate to Chautauqua County is now available. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth worked on publishing the updated … [Read more...]
Whirlybird Block Party Returns to Downtown Jamestown This Friday-Saturday
The Whirlybird Block Party will take place this Friday and Saturday in downtown Jamestown. Friday's events will include music acts at The Wine Cellar, 2 Gingers Inn, and Wicked Warren's. A comedy showcase will take place at Labyrinth Press … [Read more...]
Homeless Man Arrested After Threating Police Near Bike Trail
A homeless man has been arrested after threatening police near the Riverwalk Bike Trail. Jamestown Police say officers were assisting employees of the Jamestown Department of Development on a work detail when DOD employees found a tent just off … [Read more...]
CCIDA Board Approves More Than $950,000 In Tax Incentives For Bank Building Renovation Project
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved more than $950,000 in tax incentives toward a bank building renovation project in the city of Dunkirk. The project by 401 Central LLC involves the acquisition and renovation of … [Read more...]
