The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency had an "unprecedented" year in 2023. That's according to IDA CEO Mark Geise while reporting out on the agency's work last year at the monthly IDA board meeting. Geise said the total investment … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua, North Harmony Receive Total of $200,000 to Deal With Starry Stonewort
The towns of Chautauqua and North Harmony are each receiving $100,000 to deal with starry stonewort in Chautauqua Lake. Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $3 million in grants for 43 projects to reduce the negative impacts of invasive species. … [Read more...]
Dr. Lillian Ney Receives Commendation From Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Legislature and County Executive PJ Wendel recognized Dr. Lillian Vitanza Ney following her departure from the County Board of Health. Ney received a commendation for her years of service to the County in the professional … [Read more...]
TCC Mobile Health Unit To Bring Healthcare Services to JCC
Mobile health care services will be available at Jamestown Community College's campus in the city this Spring and Fall semester. The Chautauqua Center and Jamestown Community College partnered to bring the TCC Mobile Health unit to the college … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: Jamestown Police Investigating ‘Suspicious’ Death
The Jamestown Post Journal reports that Jamestown Police are investigating a "suspicious" death near downtown. The P-J reports Police Chief Tim Jackson stated a man was found dead inside the Park View Apartments located at 401 West Fourth Street … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget Cuts Foundation Aid Over $400 Million For Schools
Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed state budget cuts Foundation Aid to nearly every school district in the state, including Jamestown. According to a press release by the New York State United Teachers, Jamestown Public Schools' Foundation Aid would … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $194,000 Toward Eclipse Preparedness Equipment
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved using over $194,000 of the County's fund balance toward Eclipse preparedness equipment. Chautauqua County lies along the optimal viewing path, or path of totality, for the April 8, 2024 Total Solar … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students To Get April 8 Off For Eclipse
Jamestown Public School students will get the day off to watch the eclipse on April 8. The Jamestown School Board voted to add a Superintendent's Conference Day to the schedule for April 8. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the decision … [Read more...]
Cirque Mechanics Brings ‘Zephyr’ To The Reg Lenna on Jan. 26
Cirque Mechanics will perform new show at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Friday. The modern circus artists will perform their show, Zephyr, before a live audience at 7:30 p.m., Friday, January 26. In Zephyr, the audience will witness … [Read more...]
New Brewery Could Be Going Into Former Jamestown Brewing Company Location
A new brewery could be going into the former Jamestown Brewing Company location in downtown Jamestown. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a $950,000 loan to Wicked Jimmy's LLC toward the purchase of the almost … [Read more...]
