Chautauqua County will receive $45,455 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The award was made by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program’s (EFSP) National Board. Locally, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council Passes Vacant Property Registration, Public Nuisance Ordinances
Jamestown City Council has unanimously passed a vacant property registration ordinance and an update to the city's public nuisance ordinance. Jamestown Real Estate Investors Association President Brenda Strasser, speaking at privilege of the … [Read more...]
Local Drug Ring Leader Pleads Guilty In Federal Court
A local drug ring leader has pleaded guilty just before jury selection was scheduled to begin for his federal trial. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Rocco Beardsley of Jamestown pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John … [Read more...]
NYS ‘Move Over Law’ Expands To Include All Vehicles Starting March 27
New York State's "Move Over Law" will expand to include all vehicles starting March 27. Starting Wednesday, drivers will be required to take precautions, including slowing down and moving over, to avoid a crash with all vehicles stopped along the … [Read more...]
HEAP Assistance Deadline Extended To April 12
The deadline to apply for additional home heating assistance has been extended to April 12. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) has extended the deadline for Regular and Emergency HEAP applications to April 12 and is now accepting … [Read more...]
TCC Adds Podiatrist To Staff
The Chautauqua Center has added a new podiatrist to its staff. Dr. Mohammad Khan will spearhead the creation of a comprehensive podiatry program at TCC's Dunkirk location. He also is in the process of establishing himself through Brooks Hospital … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Two Housing Ordinances
Jamestown City Council will consider two housing ordinances at their monthly voting session tonight. The proposed vacant property registration ordinance would require the owners to register the property for a fee of $250. The fee would go toward … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Moving Forward With Plan to Discontinue 13 Majors
SUNY Fredonia is moving forward with a plan to discontinue 13 majors. College Executive Vice President and Provost David Starrett sent out a letter saying Fredonia will discontinue the 13 majors on the original list and keep associated … [Read more...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approve Waiving Licensing Fees For Two Years For Cultivators
The New York State Cannabis Control Board voted Friday to waive licensing fees for two years for adult-use conditional cultivators. Those fees can range from $4,000 to $40,000. Licensees are allowed to cultivate and sell cannabis from an approved … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Harbor Fishing Platform Construction Completed
Construction of a new fishing platform has been completed in the Dunkirk Harbor. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the newly reconstructed and reopened fishing platform features slip-resistant decking, two benches, … [Read more...]
