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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
$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...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced For Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Jamestown man has been sentenced in U.S. District Court to 14 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 25-year old Brandon Uber has been convicted of possession of child … [Read more...]
Food Warehousing Company Looking To Expand In Chadwick Bay Industrial Park
A food warehousing company is looking to expand its space in the Chadwick Bay Industrial Park in Sheridan. Wavepoint 3PL Inc., who also owns the former Carriage House building in Fredonia, plans to acquire a 121,450 square foot warehouse they … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Finalizes 4-Year Agreement With Alstar EMS
The City of Jamestown has finalized a four-year agreement with Alstar EMS. Since 1988, Alstar has been the City’s primary Emergency Medical Services Response Agency, providing ambulance transportation and on-scene medical care in close … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment Of Substitute Assistant Principal At JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Jordan Goold to serve as a long-term substitute assistant principal at Jamestown High School. Goold will fill a newly created assistant principal position approved by taxpayers in the May … [Read more...]
