The ongoing goal to sewer all of Chautauqua Lake received a boost from New York State thanks to a $17,785,000 grant. The Chautauqua County South and Center Sewer District is receiving the funds for the Chautauqua Lake Sewer District Phase 3 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
$3 Million Awarded By NYS Regional Economic Development Corporation To Groups In Chautauqua County
The State Regional Economic Development Corporation has awarded groups in Chautauqua County $3 million for various projects and initiatives. The National Comedy Center is receiving $550,000 for their Destination Laughter initiative. This program … [Read more...]
Celoron Man Arrested After Leading Police On High Speed Chase
A Celoron man has been arrested on larceny charges after leading police on a high speed chase through Jamestown. Jamestown Police responded at 1:00 p.m. Sunday to a report of an unwanted person on the westside of the city. Officers say the man, … [Read more...]
Free Pick-Up Of Christmas Trees Begins Today in Jamestown
The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department will begin their annual pickup of discarded Christmas trees for recycling today. The pickups will be done weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their trees on the terrace … [Read more...]
Increase In Minimum Wage, Tax Credits Among New Policies, Laws In Effect For 2026 In NYS
New laws and policies including an increase in minimum wage and tax credits have gone into effect for the New Year in New York State. Tax credits for children are increasing for the 2026 tax year. Families are eligible for a tax credit of $1,000 … [Read more...]
$300,000 In Economic Growth Funds Available To Organizations
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is making $300,000 available for qualifying economic development projects through its rebranded Economic Growth Fund. Municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic development … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents ‘Living Voices’ January Through May
The Robert H. Jackson Center will present Living Voices in the Center's Cappa Theater from January through May 2026. For eight years, Living Voices has brought powerful, dynamic live performances combined with archival film and sound, transforming … [Read more...]
Audubon Nature Center Building Closed Jan. 5-16
The Audubon Community Nature Center’s building will be closed Monday, January 5 to Friday, January 16 for staff planning. The Center’s live birds of prey, native tree arboretum, Nature Play Area, and six miles of trails will remain open and free … [Read more...]
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon Returns Feb. 28
The Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon is making a comeback on February 28, 2026. The community event is being planned by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County and will be held at the Chautauqua Health & Fitness inside the Turner … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Site Plans For 137 Water Street Brewing
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plans for 137 Water Street Brewing. EcoStrategies Engineering Civil Engineer Andy Johnson presented on the site plan to the commission. Owner Chase Churchill said they had met with … [Read more...]
