A Jamestown man died in a motorcycle accident in the town of Poland Friday afternoon. New York State Police report that a motorcycle driven by 77-year old John Hodgkin was westbound on Route 394 when the bike went off the roadway and struck a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation
Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]
Federal Government Making Free COVID Tests Available in Sept.
The U.S. government will be making free COVID tests available to the public once again. The Biden administration announced Friday that COVIDtests.gov will reopen in late September. This announcement comes as COVID rates are increasing because … [Read more...]
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
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...]
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...]
