Residents and stakeholders in the Fluvanna area of the town of Ellicott have teamed up to create a comprehensive plan. The group, calling themselves Fluvanna’s United Neighbors Group (FUN), recently gathered to review the plan presented by Rick … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Ghostfish Brewing Opens Processing, Distribution Center in Westfield
A gluten-free brewery has opened in the town of Westfield. Seattle-based Ghostfish Brewing Company, which is the largest producer of dedicated gluten-free beer in the nation by volume, has officially opened a processing and distribution center in … [Read more...]
County Legislature Democrats Calling For $1 Million Reduction in County Property Tax Levy
Chautauqua County Legislature Democrats are calling for a $1 million reduction in the County property tax levy. The four Legislators, joined by the eight Democrats running for the county legislature, sent out a release calling for the reduction … [Read more...]
County Legislature Accepts Grant to Get COVID, Flu, Pneumonia Vaccinations Out To Underserved Community
Chautauqua County Legislators have approved accepting a grant to help get people vaccinated against COVID-19, flu, shingles, and pneumonia. The $286,500 grant from the U.S. Aging and the Administration for Community Living under the Aging and … [Read more...]
Judge Clarence Thomas Moves To Consider NYS’ Background Checks For Ammunition Under Concealed Carry Improvement Act
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has moved to consider a challenge to New York's provision of the Concealed Carry Improvement Act on background checks for ammunition purchases that went into effect a few weeks ago. Thomas agreed to bring … [Read more...]
Glow Your Mind 5K Rescheduled for Sat. Sept. 30
The Glow Your Mind 5k Run-Walk is set to take place Saturday, September 30. The event, which will close out Suicide Awareness month, will start at 6:01 p.m. at Jackson-Taylor Park on Washington Street. Registration will begin at 5:01 p.m. The … [Read more...]
Latino Heritage Celebration Planned for Saturday, Sept. 30 in Downtown Jamestown
A Latino Heritage Celebration will take place in downtown Jamestown this Saturday, September 30. The event will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Winter Garden Plaza on North Main Street and at the YWCA Jamestown facility located at 401 … [Read more...]
Panama Rocks’ Fall Foliage Festival Set For This Weekend
Panama Rocks will be holding their 2023 Fall Foliage Festival this weekend. The event will take place 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. While festival admission is free, admission to the Panama Rocks … [Read more...]
Proposed 2024 County Budget Decreases Taxes By 89-Cents
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2024 County budget totals $294.1 million and reduces taxes by 89-cents. Wendel said this is the fourth budget proposal he's made that lowers county taxes. He said the tax levy has a 2.6% … [Read more...]
County Legislature Chairman Reacts to Proposed 2024 County Budget
Chautauqua County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon said it's "heartwarming" to see the increases in the County's full value assessment. He said this increase allows the tax rate to decrease substantially which benefits all property … [Read more...]
