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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
TRC Community Health Center Collecting Cold-Weather Clothing To Donate To Those In Need
TRC Community Health Center is collecting cold-weather clothing items to be given to people in need this holiday season. The health center has erected a Giving Tree in the lobby of its offices at 890 East Second Street in Jamestown. People are … [Read more...]
Heavy Snow Expected Tonight
Heavy snow is expected tonight as part of a winter storm. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Winter Storm Warning that starts at 5:00 p.m. tonight and runs through 10:00 a.m. Tuesday. Total snow accumulations of seven to 10 inches … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Resolution To Purchase Splash Pad Equipment For Jackson-Taylor Park
Jamestown City Council will be voting on a resolution to purchase Splash Pad equipment for Jackson-Taylor Park. The resolution under new business would purchase the equipment from Aquatix by Landscape Structures for $169,676 using American Rescue … [Read more...]
Mayor-Elect Ecklund Is Working On Transition Plans
Mayor-Elect Kim Ecklund is deep into her transition plans to take over leading the City of Jamestown in the new year. Ecklund said as of December 12, she has retired after 34 years from her position with eSolutions Furniture, formerly known as … [Read more...]
