The Village of Westfield is one of 30 municipalities receiving funding for a lead service line inventory project. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Some Trails Closed Temporarily At Zoar Valley
Parts of the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area are temporarily closed for repair work. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that as of today, the Valentine Flats parking area and associated trails at Zoar Valley … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Recognized as ‘Superior Performer’
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care has been recognized as a "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs. CHPC received the award for achieving an overall caregiver and family satisfaction score that ranked in the top 20% of all … [Read more...]
Britney McClain Joins YWCA Jamestown as Mission & Impact Coordinator
YWCA Jamestown has announced has joined the organization as their newest Mission and Impact Coordinator. In the position, McClain will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization to continue to ensure the mission of eliminating racism and … [Read more...]
BPU Seeking Federal, State Funding To Upgrade, Expand District Heating Division
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is seeking Federal and State funding to upgrade and expand its District Heating Division. The funding would go toward the design and upgrade of the system in order to minimize the impact on customer costs. … [Read more...]
STAR Benefit Checks Being Mailed Out in NYS
STAR benefit checks are starting to appear in mailboxes around New York State. The state's School Tax Relief, or STAR, program gives eligible homeowners a break on school property taxes. Depending on a household's location, the taxes are due in … [Read more...]
NYS Offers Tips For Students to Avoid Scams As They Head to College
New York State is offering tips to help students avoid scams as they head to college. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection said common scams targeting students include: Fake Scholarships, Grants or Loans: The … [Read more...]
MHA, St. Luke’s Holding Opening Event for Art In Recovery Exhibit
Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will hold an opening event tonight for the 2024 Art in Recovery exhibit. The show will feature a collection of various types of art, including paintings, fiber arts, … [Read more...]
Citizen Raises Concerns Over City Facebook Page
Concerns have been raised over how the City of Jamestown is handling its Facebook page. Citizen Trace Minavio spoke at privilege of the floor at City Council's work session Monday, questioning why the commenting feature has been shut down on the … [Read more...]
Concord Grape Farmers Impacted By Frost, Freeze Event in April Receive Disaster Declaration
A disaster declaration has been made for grape farmers impacted by the frost and freeze event in late April. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said the designation will allow duly licensed farm wineries to manufacture or sell wine … [Read more...]
