New Yorkers are encouraged to take part in the 13th annual First Day Hikes program on January 1. The First Day Hikes program offers varied hike options for people at more than 80 locations across the state to enjoy. The walks and hikes are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Tim Horton’s Moving Forward In Brooklyn Square
A new Tim Horton’s in Brooklyn Square is moving forward. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the site plan and the Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance request for the project on Tuesday. The plan involves demolishing the former … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Ice Cream Plant Receives PILOT, Tax Exemptions For Expansion Project
A Dunkirk ice cream plant has received incentives from the county as part of its $250 million expansion. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved at its December 19 meeting a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement and … [Read more...]
Forestville Company Receives Loan To Build New Warehouse
A Forestville company is receiving support to build a new warehouse building. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a $130,000 loan to Bailey Manufacturing for the new building. Bailey Manufacturing is a … [Read more...]
Cyber Service Academy Scholarship Program Expands in NYS
A Cyber Service Academy scholarship program has been expanded in New York State. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the expansion as part of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act. Gillibrand created this program to … [Read more...]
NYS Excelsior Scholarship Program Application Period Open for Spring 2024 Term
The application period for New York’s Excelsior Scholarship program for the Spring 2024 term is now open. The Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other student financial aid, allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY … [Read more...]
City Council Amends 2024 Budget To Fix $1.59 Million Hole In CHIPS Line
Jamestown City Council approved several amendments to the 2024 budget, including fixing a $1.59 million hole in the CHIPS line. City Council Finance Chair and Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund said there were three budget amendments approved, “Some of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson Reappointed
Jamestown City Council has approved the reappointment of Police Chief Tim Jackson. Jackson’s contract will run for two years, expiring December 31, 2025. He was initially appointed in November 2020 to fill the contract of former Police Chief … [Read more...]
JCC Receives Grants For Virtual, Augmented Reality Room
Jamestown Community College has received a grant to create a virtual and augmented reality room in the Sheldon Center. The college was awarded a $12,500 Innovative Instruction Technology Grant. The new VR/AR room will allow for students studying … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Asking Gov. Hochul To Rescind Or Fully Fund Electric School Bus Mandate
State Senator George Borrello and 14 Republicans are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to rescind the electric bus mandate for public schools or commit to fully funding the conversion. The electric bus mandates were passed in the 2022-23 state budget … [Read more...]
