An update to add cannabis to the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance will be voted on tonight by City Council. The update will prohibit the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital To Become Behavioral, Mental Health Facility
The former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital will be repurposed into a behavioral and mental health facility, and addiction recovery center. The hospital has been vacant since its closure in 2020. Northeast Medical (NE MED) has announced plans to purchase … [Read more...]
County EMS Distributing ‘Stop The Bleed’ Kits to Area Schools
The Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services will be distributing "Stop the Bleed" kits to all schools across Chautauqua County. EMS Education Coordinator Josh Schauman said the initiative is a proactive response to the tragic shooting … [Read more...]
Employers In NYS Must Give Paid Break Time For Employees To Express Breast Milk
A new law requiring employers to provide paid break time for employees to express breast milk has gone into effect in New York State. The law requires 30 minutes of paid break time be provided whenever employees have a reasonable need to express … [Read more...]
Comedy Center, Pixar Announce Donation of ‘Inside Out 2’ Concept Art
The National Comedy Center and Pixar have announced that the studio has donated rare concept art from its feature film "Inside Out 2" to the Comedy Center’s permanent archives. The artwork will be accessioned into the national archive, and is now … [Read more...]
Comedian Nate Bargatze Headlining Comedy Fest
The National Comedy Center has announced that comedian Nate Bargatze will headline the 2024 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival on Saturday, August 3rd at the Northwest Arena. Bargatze joins previously announced headliners: Nicole Byer on Thursday, … [Read more...]
Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection To Close June 27 For Reconstruction
The intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue in the City of Jamestown will be closed, starting June 27, for roadwork. Jamestown Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the intersection will be redefined, "If you think of coming … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Opens Its 150th Season Saturday
Chautauqua Institution will open its 150th season Saturday with a performance by Country music artist Martina McBride. McBride is a multiple Grammy nominee, selling over 23 million albums. Her career skyrocketed with the release of her second … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Two Promotions
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers has announced the promotion of Kris Sellstrom and Alexander Pickett to leadership positions within the utility. Kris Sellstrom, a Professional Engineer (PE), has been promoted to … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy In Support of $5.29 Million Request For Chadakoin River Work
Congressman Nick Langworthy visited Jamestown Wednesday in support of a federal request to protect the Chadakoin River. The City of Jamestown has applied for $5.29 million for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance … [Read more...]
