State Senator George Borrello is calling attention to increased inmate-on-staff violence for state correctional officers. Borrello was joined by correctional officers and their families as well as union officials with the New York State … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council Begins Budget Hearings Tonight
Jamestown City Council will begin hearing budget presentations from the administrative services departments tonight. The proposed $40.15 million spending plan includes a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The budget hearings will begin at 6:30 … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Filed Challenging NYS’ Natural Gas Ban In New Construction
A ban on natural gas lines in new buildings in New York State is facing a new legal challenge. A coalition including gas and construction companies as well as labor unions filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday, claiming the law will hurt businesses, … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission: Utilities Will Have Adequate Supplies To Meet Demands This Winter
The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it expects the State’s utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]
JCC Sees Increased Use of Campus Food Pantries
Jamestown Community College has made food pantries available at all of its locations. JCC Campus Life Director Kayla Crosby said, "Food insecurity can lead to students dropping out of college. The food pantry has daily requests from students, and … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Plans To Increase Supports For People With Mental Illnesses
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the state plans to increase efforts in supporting treatments for people with mental illnesses. Funding for this effort comes from $1 billion dollars approved in the 2024 State Budget for mental health … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Receives Grant For Conservation Easements In Cattaraugus County
The Western New York Land Conservancy has received funding to purchase conservation easements for property that lines the headwaters of the Allegheny River. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced grants … [Read more...]
Community Clothing Swap To Be Held Saturday, Oct. 14
A community clothing swap will be held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church this Saturday, October 14. Kara Bemis, who runs the "Sustainable Jamestown" Facebook page, has held the event a number of times in recent years. She said anyone is welcome to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities’ CEO Named To CAPLAW Board of Directors
Chautauqua Opportunities' CEO has been named to the board of the directors for Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. CAPLAW is a nationwide organization based in Boston, MA. Their mission is to strengthen the legal and management capacity … [Read more...]
NYS Office of Mental Health Awards $1 Million To Review Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program
The New York State Office of Mental Health has awarded $1 million to the Human Services Research Institute to conduct an extensive two-year review of its Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program. This program was created following the passage of … [Read more...]
