State Senator George Borrello has joined a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 state legislators urging Governor Kathy Hochul to provide a lifeline to struggling cannabis farmers. Legislators are urging Hochul to sign the Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Receiving FEMA Grant For Planning, Operational Readiness For Disaster
Chautauqua County is receiving $49,939 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support planning and operational readiness for disaster. The Emergency Management Performance Grant is provided on an annual basis and is administered by the … [Read more...]
Free Screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ at JCC Tonight
A screening of "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" will be shown at Jamestown Community College tonight as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is collaborating with The Resource Center, … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s
Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Says Nourish NY Program Needs Better Oversight
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said the Nourish New York program needs better oversight. DiNapoli released an audit that found the state-run program that sends surplus food from farms to people who are struggling with food insecurity found the … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Non-Profit Funding
Jamestown City Council will vote on approving $1.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding to seven non-profit organizations. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has already approved funding from the Non-Profit Assistance Grant Program to … [Read more...]
Acting NYS Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli Resigns
Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli resigned Friday after Governor Kathy Hochul rescinded his candidacy to permanently serve in the role. The Albany Times Union reported Nigrelli's resignation comes after multiple allegations he … [Read more...]
New State Bill To Protect NY Consumers From Surprise Energy Bill Price Increases
A bill signed into law on Wednesday is designed to protect New York consumers from surprise price increases to their energy bills. The bill signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires energy service companies to obtain the consent of the customer … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Announces Fall Water Main Flushing Dates
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 29 and continue into Sunday, October 1. During the Falconer flushing of mains, water … [Read more...]
Sprout Fill Festival, Step Up For Autism Walk Taking Place Weds., Sept. 27
The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. are holding the Sprout Film Festival and Step Up for Autism Walk this Wednesday, September 27. The combined events will be held at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. An autism awareness walk will begin … [Read more...]
