Free Fishing Weekend in New York State takes place this June 27 and June 28. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton said this weekend is part of six designated Free Fishing Days that take place each year … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Mayor Ecklund Provides City Council Additional Information On DRI Award
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund has provided City Council with additional information about the DRI award. The City of Jamestown has been awarded $10 million from the State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This is the second time the City has … [Read more...]
Grant Applications For Bed Tax Funding Will Be Accepted Starting July 1
The application period for applying for County Bed Tax funding opens July 1. Organizations, municipalities, businesses, and entrepreneurs will be able to apply for Chautauqua County's 2027 Tourism Product Development Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]
Harmful Algal Bloom Has Closed Long Point State Park Beach
Harmful Algal Bloom has closed the beach at Long Point State Park. State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation said that State Park beaches are closed when there is a known or anticipated risk to public health or safety. Beach signs will be … [Read more...]
Dr. Helen Knowles-Gardner To Speak On What It Means To Be Patriotic At Robert H. Jackson Center
Dr. Helen Knowles-Gardner will speak on what it means to be patriotic as part of the Robert H. Jackson Center’s 25 Years of Asking Questions lecture series. The free presentation will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Friday, June 26 at the … [Read more...]
BPU: Testing Could Lead To Discolored Water In West Ellicott, Celoron, Lakewood Today
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising residents in West Ellicott, Celoron, and Lakewood that testing in the area could cause discolored water today. A business in the West Ellicott shopping plaza will be performing fire flow testing … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut On New Buffalo Bills Stadium
The ribbon was cut Tuesday on the completion of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. The massive public-private partnership marks the largest construction project in Western New York history, delivering a state-of-the-art, … [Read more...]
DiNapoli Wins State Comptroller Primary, Gies Wins 23rd Congressional District Primary
Incumbent Tom DiNapoli easily won the State Comptroller primary to be the Democratic candidate in November’s general election. DiNapoli won with 61% of the vote against challengers Drew Warshaw who received 18% of the vote and Raj Goyle who … [Read more...]
BPU Approves Replacing District Heat Pipe On Harrison Street, Community Fiber Make Ready Work Complete
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has approved replacing a District Heat Pipe along the Harrison Street Bridge. The Board approved a bid by Wm. T. Spaeder Co., Inc. of Erie to replace approximately 220 feet of district heat pipe and 12-inch … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Seeking Nominations For Business Awards
The CHQ Chamber is seeking nominations of local businesses and organizations that are doing outstanding work in Chautauqua County. Anyone may nominate a business or organization to be recognized during the CHQ Chamber Business Awards Banquet, … [Read more...]
