A State Audit has found that the Village of Fredonia Trustees have not adequately understood the village’s financial condition and their actions have led to the village’s deteriorating financial situation. The State Comptroller’s Office conducted … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council To Review Annual Action Plan After Tabling It In Committee
Jamestown City Council members will again review the City’s Annual Action plan after tabling it at the previous work session. Finance Committee Chair Doug Scotchmer said the committee tabled it in order for the City to provide dollar amounts for … [Read more...]
One New Candidate, Two Incumbents Running For Three Seats On Jamestown School Board
One new candidate has filed petitions to run for Jamestown School Board. Carmela Proctor is seeking her first term on the Board of Education. A lifelong resident, Proctor retired from Jamestown Public Schools in 2016 after spending 18 years as … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Receives Variance Approval For North Main Street Site
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has been given approval by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for a warehouse at their future North Main Street location. The credit union needed variance approval for the warehouse as the property is … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Launches ‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has launched its 27th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign. Over the past 26 years, the BPU’s efforts have raised $431,851.13 in support of St. Susan Center. Bright yellow coin canisters have once … [Read more...]
May 2 Is Stamp Out Hunger Day
This Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger Day. Coordinated each year by the United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the largest single-day food drive in the country. Held each year on the second Saturday in May, … [Read more...]
ArtScape Jamestown Holding Art Show Opening May 21
ArtScape Jamestown will hold its Original Art Show Opening Reception May 21. The reception will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, starting at the Chautauqua Art Gallery and then continuing to Pearl City Clay House. Now in its … [Read more...]
County Board Of Elections Reaching Out To Voters Regarding 2026 Elections
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be reaching out to 78,658 voters on Friday, May 8th regarding Elections in 2026. BOE Commissioner Luz Torres said, “This is our annual mailing to voters regarding Election Information, as required by … [Read more...]
County Office For Aging Services Recognizes 2026 Volunteers Of The Year
Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services is proudly recognizing Ellen Coffaro and Shirley Vandenburg as its 2026 Volunteers of the Year. The OFA said both honorees exemplify the spirit of volunteerism that strengthens communities and improves … [Read more...]
