Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to take advantage of the year's fifth Free Fishing Day on Saturday, September 23, when New York State waives the requirement for a freshwater fishing license. New York's Free Fishing Days program … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Nearly Half Million Venezuelan Migrants Offered Legal Status, Work Permits in U.S.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new efforts to address the asylum seeker and migrant crisis in New York, after the Biden administration said Wednesday that it was granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans who are … [Read more...]
Cannabis Manufacturing Company Receives Site Plan Approval To Build in Jamestown
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan for a cannabis manufacturing company. Jamestown Cannabis Company has purchased a 32-acre undeveloped property at 1000 Allen Street. The proposed building will be a 100 by 200 foot pole … [Read more...]
City Given Go Ahead To Build Splash Pad At Jackson-Taylor Park
The City of Jamestown has been given the go ahead to build a Splash Pad at Jackson-Taylor Park. Interim Director of Public Works Mark Roetzer informed City Council on Monday that the geotechnical report on the soil conditions have come back and … [Read more...]
Busti’s Bicentennial Celebration Grand Finale This Weekend
The grand finale for the town of Busti's Bicentennial Celebration starts today and runs through this weekend. Events at the Busti Firemen's Grounds will start at 3:00 p.m. today with DJ music by Good Life Entertainment followed by local band, … [Read more...]
CCIDA Hires Jason Sample as Communications & Marketing Coordinator
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has announced the addition of Jason Sample as the agency's new Communications & Marketing Coordinator. As Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Sample will be responsible for the … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Requesting $244,500 For Phase 2 of Chadakoin River Restoration
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is requesting funding from the City of Jamestown for Phase 2 of its Chadakoin River restoration project. The CWC would use $224,500 in American Rescue Plan funding to carry out three projects on the Chadakoin … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Proposing To Install Full-Color Illumination Lights on Main Street Viaduct
The City of Jamestown is proposing to contract with a company to provide illumination of the North Main Street viaduct. The resolution would contract with Stark Tech Group for $45,712 in American Rescue Plan funds. City Council had approved … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is Encouraging Organizations to Apply for Project Support
The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is encouraging organizations to apply for project support as part of the development of its 2024 Work Plan. CCPEG will offer resources for select projects identified as having potential for … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Invites Students to Celebrate Constitution Day
The Robert H. Jackson Center is inviting students to celebrate Constitution Day at the Center on Thursday. This year's Constitution Day Program will take place from 10:00 a.m. to noon on September 21 in the Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa … [Read more...]
