Plastic toiletry bottles will be banned in New York State hotels starting in 2025. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said that starting January 1, 2025, any New York hotel with 50 rooms or more will no longer be allowed to provide … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
United Arts Appeal Awards Grants To Five Local Organizations
Five local organizations have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County's Projects Pool Grants Program. This year's awardees are: - Audubon Community Nature Center: “Wonder-Filled Community Art Project” - Falconer … [Read more...]
Jamestown Moving Closer To Putting Rental Inspection Ordinance Into Place
The City of Jamestown is closer to putting a new rental inspection ordinance into place. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed ordinance will go hand in hand with a state public health law that will require the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Says Hospitalizations Due to COVID-19 Have Increased
Governor Kathy Hochul has provided New Yorkers an update on COVID-19 as new variants contribute to increases in hospitalizations in parts of New York State and around the country. Hochul said hospitalizations have increased compared to the same … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Warns Residents About Dangers of Giant Hogweed
The State DEC is warning residents about the dangers of giant hogweed. According to the State Department of Environmental Conservation, giant hogweed is a very large, invasive plant that can cause painful burns and permanent scarring. The plant … [Read more...]
Rental Inspection Ordinance, Food Truck Ordinance Up For Review By Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will begin final review of a rental inspection ordinance as well as review a food truck ordinance at their work session tonight. The city is proposing a rental inspection ordinance that would require rental inspections for … [Read more...]
Fire Quickly Extinguished At UPMC Chautauqua
Fire crews quickly extinguished a fire at UPMC Chautauqua Saturday afternoon. The Jamestown Fire Department received a call just before 12:30 p.m. of a box alarm going off at the hospital. When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Receiving Funding Through Tribal Home Visiting Program
The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving at $320,268 grant as part of the Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. The funding is coming from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. According to HHS, the Tribal … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Recipients Announced
The YWCA Jamestown has announced the 2024 Women of Achievement recipients. The Alliance for Nonprofit Resources said the awards recognize and honor women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care’s ‘Hole Out For Hospice’ Set for Aug. 9
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care's "Hole Out for Hospice" Golf Tournament is set for August 9. The event will be held at the Chautauqua Golf Club in partnership with Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate. A variety of sponsorship opportunities … [Read more...]
