Jamestown City Council received an update from the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities at their work session Monday. BPU General Manager David Leathers said bids have been launched for phase two of a water main replacement project. He said the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
People Who Experience Unlawful Discrimination Have 3 Years Now To File a Complaint in NYS
A new law now gives New Yorkers who experience unlawful discrimination three years to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. The new statute of limitations, which takes effect on February 15, 2024, was recently signed … [Read more...]
Artisan Vendors Being Sought For Library’s 3rd Annual Community Block Party
The James Prendergast Library is looking for artisan vendors for its Third Annual Community Block Party. The block party will be held 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 29. Special Projects and Facility Manager Jennifer Champ said the … [Read more...]
JHS Marching Band Director Meghan Murray Celebrated For Her 18 Years Of Service Following Resignation
Jamestown High School Marching Band Director Meghan Murray was celebrated for her 18 years in the position as she officially resigned on Tuesday. Murray, who will continue as the JHS Director of Bands, was full of emotion as she addressed the … [Read more...]
Name Released In Fatal UTV Crash
The name of the man who died in a Utility Terrain Vehicle accident has been released. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that 64-year old William Shreve of Westfield is the man who died after his UTV went off the road and into a tree on … [Read more...]
Republican State Legislators Calling For Halt On Electric School Bus Mandate
Republican State Legislators are calling for a pause on the statewide implementation of the electric school bus mandate. The electric school bus mandate, enacted in 2022, requires new school bus purchases to be zero emission by 2027 and all school … [Read more...]
City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds
The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [Read more...]
City Council Housing Committee In Favor of Pro-Housing Community Program
Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee is in favor of a pledge to address affordable housing issues in the city. The Pro-Housing Community Program was created in July 2023 under an executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul. Jamestown … [Read more...]
State Police Investigating Shooting in Town of Dunkirk
State Police are investigating a shooting in the town of Dunkirk. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of State Police Barracks in Fredonia responded to Brooks Memorial Hospital just before 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10 for a 20-year old man … [Read more...]
JCC Receiving Funds Toward Paid Internships In Addiction Workforce
Jamestown Community College will receive funding toward paid internships to support the addiction workforce. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $5 million in workforce development funding that is being made possible through the state's Opioid … [Read more...]
