Chautauqua County has decided to not update the plan for a county-wide shared services initiative for 2023. The initiative generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state. Each county outside of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Parks Dept. To Begin Picking Up Christmas Trees Jan. 3
The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up discarded Christmas trees for recycling on Wednesday, January 3. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if possible, to keep visible should a … [Read more...]
County Legislators Concerned Over Conditions of Jamestown Municipal Building
Concerns over the condition of the Jamestown Municipal Building are being raised by County Legislators. Legislator Dan Pavlock said he couldn’t support a one-year lease renewal with the City of Jamestown for office space for the Department of … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Going Up in NYS Starting Jan. 1
Minimum wage will be going up in New York State starting January 1. New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16-per-hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15-per-hour for the rest of the state. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]
STEM Wars To Be Two Day Event in 2024
STEM Wars 2024 will be a two day event this coming May at the Northwest Arena. STEM Wars is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo that will be held May 22 to 23. It will bring together manufacturers, schools, suppliers, colleges and … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against SiriusXM
The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM, accusing the company of trapping customers in subscriptions. Attorney General Letitia James, in a statement released Wednesday, claims that SiriusXM forces customers to call the … [Read more...]
13th Annual First Day Hikes Set for Jan. 1 in NYS
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...]
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...]
