Jamestown City Council received an update at its work session on the new Bird Ride E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said there were 50 e-scooters and 2 e-bikes available to rent during the 58 days the pilot program ran in the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Law Enforcement Warning Drivers Not To Drink & Drive This Holiday Season
Law enforcement officials are reminding drivers to think twice before drinking and driving this holiday season. Sheriff Jim Quattrone said drivers will see officers working on a special high-visibility enforcement campaign to spread the message … [Read more...]
Evergreen Health Cuts Ribbon On Renovated Facility
Evergreen Health has cut the ribbon on its newly renovated building at 320 Prather Avenue in Jamestown. The healthcare organization provides medical, behavioral and supportive services to individuals and families living with chronic illness or who … [Read more...]
New County Public Health Director Starts In January
Chautauqua County will have a new Public Health Director as Interim Director Dr. Michael Faulk steps down. Faulk, speaking to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said that following his recommendation, County Executive PJ Wendel … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
County Finance Offices In Mayville Closed During Noon Hour December 15
The Chautauqua County Department of Finance offices will be closed Friday, December 15 from noon to 1:00 p.m. The closure affects the offices of Treasury, Real Property Tax, Purchasing, Budget, Insurance, and Payroll divisions in the Gerace Office … [Read more...]
JHS Orchestra To Hold Winter Concert December 15
The Jamestown High School Orchestra Winter Concert will take place December 15. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday in the Merton P. Corwin Auditorium at the High School. The concert will feature the symphonic, chamber, and concert … [Read more...]
Voters Pass JPS Capital Improvement Project
The Jamestown Public Schools' $126 million Capital Improvement Project passed with 89% of the vote. The project needed 60% approval in order to pass. There were 379 yes votes and 46 no votes. The project, which will have tax impact to local … [Read more...]
City Council To Determine How to Pay for New Cameras, Lights For Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council has to determine how to pay for new cameras and lighting for the Spring and Cherry Street Parking Ramps. Council reviewed two resolutions totaling $249,680 to purchase the cameras and lights at its work session … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Asking Customers To ‘Check Your Pipes’
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is asking customers to "Check Your Pipes." The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set an October 2024 deadline requiring all water utilities to complete an inventory of water service line materials in … [Read more...]
