The James Prendergast Library has two crafting events scheduled over the next week. At 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, teens and adults (ages 14 and up) are invited to Meet & Make: Rolled Beeswax Candles. Rolled beeswax candles are simple, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter Plans Shared With Jamestown Planning Commission
Initial plans for the UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter have been shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke presented drawings and site plans to the Commission to outline how the former Jamestown Business College … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Announces New CEO
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced that Stacey Otte-Demangate has been hired as its new CEO. Otte-Demangate succeeds Arthur Pearson, who retired in 2025. She served for 16 years as the Executive Director of the California Nature Art … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Holding A Winter Market Again
The Jamestown Farmers Market is once again holding its Winter Market. The market is taking place the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on East Fourth … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act Seeks To Clarify Law Enforcement Jurisdiction On Nation Land
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation that seeks to clarify the Seneca Nation of Indians’ concerns about New York state law enforcement jurisdiction on Nation land. In 1948, Congress enacted a federal statute granting New York … [Read more...]
Free Screening of Sugarcane To Take Place Jan. 23 At JCC
A community screening of the award-winning documentary, Sugarcane, will be held Friday, January 23 at Jamestown Community College. The Dismantling Racism Commission of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting the free, public event that will take … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson To Retire Feb. 4
Jamestown’s Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Tim Jackson, will retire February 4. Chief Jackson began his career with the Jamestown Police Department on May 1, 2000, when he was appointed to the position of Patrolman. Over the course of … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]
Nearly $1 Million Awarded To Water Quality Projects In Chautauqua County
Nearly $1 million has been awarded by New York State to support water quality and climate resiliency projects in Chautauqua County. The town of Chautauqua is receiving $508,363 in Water Quality Improvement Project funding to replace the aged and … [Read more...]
