The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have announced their 2024 season. The first home game for the Tarp Skunks will take place against the Batavia Muckdogs at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, May 30 at Russell E. Diethrick Stadium. A free tailgate festival will take … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Legislature Passes 2024-25 State Budget
The New York State Legislature passed a $237 billion dollar budget Saturday, two weeks after the 2024-25 budget was due. Governor Kathy Hochul issued a statement saying, "This budget agreement represents the most significant improvement in housing … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Resolutions To Apply For, Accept Grants
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution requesting additional ARPA funds for the city's accounting software. According to the staff report, an additional $73,316 in American Rescue Plan funds are being requested for Springbrook … [Read more...]
Fire Destroys Vacant Home in Jamestown
A fire destroyed a home on Forest Avenue in the City of Jamestown on Saturday. The house, located at 131 Forest Avenue, next to Pilgrim United Church of Christ was owned by Jack Smith. The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the house was vacant. … [Read more...]
Waiting Room ‘Wellness Trails’ Installed at TCC Locations
New "Wellness Trails" have been installed in waiting rooms for The Chautauqua Center. SNAP-Ed NY, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua have announced a partnership with The Waterfront Foundation’s Waterfront Health … [Read more...]
NYS Health Department Warning Residents About Hepatitis A Case in Yates County
The State Health Department is warning residents about a confirmed case of Hepatitis A in Yates County. Due to increased travel over spring break, the department wants residents to be informed and take action to protection their health by … [Read more...]
Michelle Trussalo Appointed Ring Elementary Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Michelle Trussalo as Principal of Ring Elementary School. Trussalo, the current assistant principal at Fletcher Elementary School, will begin her appointment on July 1, 2024. A 2008 … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center Holding Volunteer Clean Up Day April 20
The Audubon Community Nature Center is inviting volunteers to help with maintenance projects as part of National Volunteer Month and Earth Day on April 20. Registration to volunteer will take place between 9:00 and 9:15 a.m., Saturday, April 20. … [Read more...]
April is ‘Safe Digging Month’ in the U.S.
April is "Safe Digging Month" in the United States. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging to remind excavators and contractors that State law requires them to call one of the State's toll-free … [Read more...]
Homeownership Unattainable for 53%, Rent Not Affordable For 40% In Chautauqua County
Over 40% of Chautauqua County households can't afford average rents in the county with 53% of households not able to afford homeownership. This data comes from a Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy recently completed by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
