The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Electric Division has been recognized by the American Public Power Association. The division earned the APPA Gold Status Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2023. More than 160 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Infinity’s Ultimate Adventure Challenge Has Begun
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts’ fourth annual Ultimate Adventure Challenge has begun. The program is running now through the end of the year and is an outdoor recreation challenge that combines elements of a traditional hiking challenge with … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Policy For Retirees Who Don’t Pay Health Insurance Premiums On Time
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to deal with retirees who are not making timely payments on their health insurance premiums. The administration's staff report stated the policy would set time limitations and implement late payment … [Read more...]
Reg Launches Legacy Seat Campaign As Part of Theatre Seat Replacement
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has started its Legacy Seats campaign as part of the theatre seat replacement. For a donation, patrons can have names and messages engraved on plaques that will be placed on the new theater seats. Donation … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Directs Overhaul of NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed an operational overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This follows the release of a 30-day assessment which found significant structural limitations to the office. Hochul also announced … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged To Use Alternate Modes of Transportation For Active Transportation Week
Chautauqua County residents are being encouraged to find alternate modes of transportation this week as part of the county's first annual Active Transportation Week. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration … [Read more...]
VITA Program Results In Nearly $2 Million In Refunds To Chautauqua County Residents
Nearly $2 million in refunds were returned to the Chautauqua County community this year thanks to the VITA program. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program locally, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund Releases 2024 State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Kimberly Ecklund has released her 2024 State of the City Address. Ecklund stated in her message to City Council members that she wanted to understand Jamestown’s financial position before outlining the city’s current state and … [Read more...]
County Tax Foreclosure Proceedings, Tax Auction Postponed
Chautauqua County officials have announced tax foreclosure proceedings and the upcoming tax auction have been postponed until further notice. Officials said recent retroactive changes to tax foreclosure laws implemented by New York State are … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Drugs That Led To Death of Celoron Man
A Fredonia man will spend up to 20 years in jail after pleading guilty to narcotics conspiracy. U.S. District Attorney Trini Ross announced that 37-year old John Wallace Buchanan made his plea in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney … [Read more...]
