The Jamestown High School Nickname Committee has narrowed down its options for the school’s next nickname. Following a community survey and discussions with student groups at the high school, the committee will now seek input on two nicknames — … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Arguments Heard In State’s Appeal of Lawsuit Filed by Sen. Borrello
Oral arguments were heard Wednesday in the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling that found Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health violated the constitutional separation of powers in adopting a regulation establishing … [Read more...]
Jamestown Airport Receiving $1.9 Million from FAA For Fencing Project
The Jamestown Airport is receiving a $1.9 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for its fencing project. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced an Airport Improvement Grant in the amount of $1,906,849 to the airport. The funding … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s, Jamestown Public Market Hosting Food System Expert, Author Mark Winne
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Jamestown and the Jamestown Public Market will host Food System expert and author Mark Winne in Jamestown this weekend. Mark Winne has worked for 50 years as a community food activist, writer, and trainer. From … [Read more...]
Jamestown Out of Darkness Walk Set for Saturday, September 16
The annual Jamestown Out of the Darkness Community Walk will take place this Saturday at Jackson-Taylor Park. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is hosting the event which will take place at 11:00 a.m. Suicide is a leading … [Read more...]
Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest Set for September 15-17
Bemus Point’s Annual Fall Fest takes place September 15 through 17. The celebration of autumn will include a street market with vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, live music, specials at restaurants, “Draw-a-Leaf Discounts” at … [Read more...]
New Law Takes Effect Requiring Background Checks to Buy Ammunition in New York
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday rejected a gun shop-owning couple seeking to block New York's background check law for ammunition purchases one day before it goes into effect. In a paperless order, Sotomayor rejected an … [Read more...]
FDA Approves New Round of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for … [Read more...]
Cannabis Control Board Approves General Use Applications Starting in October
The New York State-regulated cannabis industry will open up with general licensing applications October 4. The Cannabis Control Board approved Tuesday revised adult-use regulations for the new cannabis industry. That will open the industry to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Welcomes Rhonda Frank As New Superintendent’s Secretary, District Clerk to School Board
Jamestown Public Schools recently welcomed Rhonda Frank to serve as the Superintendent’s Secretary and District Clerk to the Board of Education. Frank succeeds Jaunita Walter, who retired in August after seven years supporting the superintendent … [Read more...]
