The Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant has been approved for a 450 kilowatt hydropower allocation. The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved the power allocation under the state's ReCharge NY program. Cummins is investing $452 million … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Prevention Works Receiving Funding to Develop Community Prevention Coalition
Prevention Works will receive $800,000 over four years to develop a coalition to address substance abuse and prevention in Chautauqua County. The funding is being distributed by the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports through … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Appoints Blake Washington as New Budget Director
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Blake Washington as the state's new Budget Director. Washington will begin his tenure this summer. Washington replaces Robert Megna, who was serving as interim Budget Director following the departure of Robert … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor, Businesses Wants DSS To Stop Using Village For Emergency Housing
The Falconer Mayor and some businesses are expressing concern about the placement of people by the County Department of Social Services at a hotel in the village. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski, speaking at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting, said … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Working To Revive Neighborhood Watch Program
Jamestown Police are working on the revival of the Neighborhood Watch program in the City. Captain Scott Forster encouraged the dozen residents who attended a community engagement meeting at Jackson-Taylor Park Thursday night to contact him about … [Read more...]
CARTS Rebranding to CHQ Transit, Unveils New Busses
The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System, also known as CARTS, unveiled new busses and a new brand of CHQ Transit. Chautauqua County used a $826,900 State Department of Transportation grant to purchase nine new busses CHQ Transit Senior … [Read more...]
Double Up Food Bucks Program Receives $2 Million from NYS
New York State has appropriated $2 million for the Double Up Food Bucks program in the state. The program, ran by Field & Fork Network, gives a dollar for dollar match up to $20 a day for SNAP customers. Field & Fork Program Director … [Read more...]
Labyrinth Press Company Being Sued By Neighbors For Noise
Downtown neighbors of Labyrinth Press Company are suing them for their music creating a nuisance. Gary and Donna Templin, who live at 18 East Fourth Street, entered the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court, seeking a temporary and … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Two Union Contracts
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved two four-year union contracts. The contract with CSEA Unit 6300 includes a 3% wage increase in 2024 and 2025 and a 3.5% wage increase in 2026 and 2027. It also includes a $1,000 bonus each year of the … [Read more...]
People Cautioned About Danger of Leaving Children, Pets In Hot Cars
With temperatures heating up across the state this week, people are being reminded about the danger of leaving children and pets in hot cars. The Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection there is a real and severe danger when leaving … [Read more...]
