UPMC Chautauqua's president will be leaving to become the new president of UPMC Hamot. Brian Durniok has been serving since July as the interim president of UPMC Hamot. He was chosen following a national executive search to fill the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
The Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has announced the inductees who will comprise the Class of 2024. The inductees are Karen Bakewell, Daniel Bryner, Cheryl (Miller) Burns, Tom D’Angelo, Doug Kaltenbach, Rod Maloy, Carlene … [Read more...]
State DEC Announces Seasonal Closures for State Forest Access Roads in Chautauqua County
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the seasonal closure of several state forest access roads in Chautauqua County due to early winter weather conditions. The DEC said that road traffic in saturated, muddy conditions … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Working On Filling Vacant Buildings Downtown
The City of Jamestown is working on filling vacant buildings downtown. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk, presenting to the City Council Housing Committee, said the city has requested that the state reallocate of $1 million in … [Read more...]
Public Hearing for $126 Million JPS Capital Project Set for December 5
The Jamestown Public Schools District is holding a public hearing tonight on the proposed 2024-2029 Capital Project. The hearing will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The vote is … [Read more...]
Cornell Co-Op Ext of Chautauqua To Create ‘Grow Chautauqua Food System’ Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is using a new state grant to create the "Grow Chautauqua Food System Program." The $800,000 in funding is coming from the New York Food for New York Families program. CCE has posted a position … [Read more...]
United Way At 55% Of Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County’s 2023 Fundraising Campaign is now past the halfway mark. United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said the campaign is at 55% of its goal, saying, "We exceeded our goal last year, finishing at $1.4 … [Read more...]
NYS, Seneca Nation Agree To Short-Term Extension of Gaming Compact
New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians have agreed to a short-term extension of the current Gaming Compact. Governor Kathy Hochul and the Seneca Nation of Indians President Rickey Armstrong Sr. announced the extension Friday night. The … [Read more...]
State Supreme Court Lifts Injunction To Allow Cannabis Dispensary Licensing To Resume
A New York State Supreme Court has officially lifted an injunction that will now allow cannabis dispensary licensing to resume. The court action comes days after the State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved settlement agreements in two lawsuits … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Work Session Set for Dec. 4
Any vetoes to the amendments of the 2024 City Budget must be presented to Jamestown City Council tonight. However, Mayor Eddie Sundquist stated after Council approved the budget on November 27 that while he has concerns about the cuts to salary … [Read more...]
