The Department of Motor Vehicle Office in Mayville will be closed this week due to staffing shortages. Chautauqua County Government released a statement saying operations are scheduled to resume on Monday, June 10. Residents are encouraged to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Norman Carlson Appointed As New County Historian
Norman Carlson has been appointed as Chautauqua County's new Historian. Carlson's appointment by Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel fills a vacancy following the retirement of the former historian, Michelle Henry. He brings extensive … [Read more...]
NYS Releasing $74 Million Needed For New Brooks Hospital Project In Fredonia
New York State is releasing the $74 million in funds needed for the new Brooks Hospital to be built in Fredonia. State Senator George Borrello, in a press release, called it a "historic moment" for residents in the northern part of Chautauqua … [Read more...]
United Ways in Chautauqua County Considering Merger
The United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern Chautauqua County are exploring merging into one county-wide organization. The two non-profits say this is a move to make operations more cost-effective and to amplify … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Buy Pole Cameras For Police Dept., Discuss Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to purchase three pole cameras for the Jamestown Police Department. The cameras would cost $22,644 and be funded through a JAG grant of $20,694 and $1,970 in budgeted funds. They would be purchased … [Read more...]
NYS Low Income Families Eligible For Grants To Make Homes More Efficient
New York State is now offering low-income families grants for home efficiency and electrification upgrades. The $39.6 million grants is part of Inflation Reduction Act Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR) funding to … [Read more...]
Ana Morgan Appointed As New County Attorney
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced the appointment of Ana Morgan as the new County Attorney. Morgan holds dual law degrees from the University of Zagreb (Croatia, EU) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receiving State Funding For Summer Youth Employment Program
Chautauqua County will receive $479,107 through the State's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is distributing $55 million, an increase of $7.9 million over last year, to all 57 counties and New York … [Read more...]
Trump First Former American President To Be Convicted of Felony Crimes
The Associated Press reports Donald Trump has become the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. A New York jury found him guilty on Thursday of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Kicks Off Pride Month With Flag Raising June 1
Jamestown Pride will kick off Pride month with a flag raising event on Saturday, June 1. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center in downtown Jamestown where the progress pride flag will be raised. Local … [Read more...]
