Jamestown City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that the city hopes will help resolve housing code violations in a more timely manner. The ordinance establishes a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
The Jamestown BPU Has Begun Discussion About Possible District Heat Rate Increase, Added Fees In Solid Waste
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has begun discussions on possible rate increase for district heat and added fees in the solid waste budgets in 2024. BPU Finance & Customer Accounts Manager Kevin Karr said an internal working group made … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Looks To Bring On More Staff, Improve Exhibit Spaces
The Robert H. Jackson Center is focused on bringing more staff on board while improving the Center's exhibit spaces and technology in the coming year. Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon recently presented a 2022 State of the Center to … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Names Marisa Riggi as Executive Director
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Marisa Riggi as its new Executive Director. Riggi has been the Land Conservancy’s Conservation Director since 2017, but she has also served as Acting Executive Director since June. She replaces Jon … [Read more...]
Jason Sample Departing WRFA as General Manager
Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is announcing the departure of Jason Sample as Station Manager of its noncommercial, community radio station WRFA-LP in the middle of September. Sample recently informed the organization he will be stepping away from … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance to allow ticketing for housing code violations. The ordinance will establish a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
New Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage For Auto Insurance Policies Could Raise Premiums $20-$84 Annually In NYS
A new state law requires all auto insurance policies in New York to include supplemental spousal liability coverage as of August 1, 2023. The additional insurance provides coverage for a person who is injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident … [Read more...]
Cherry Creek Receiving Financing For Water Pollution Control Facility Improvements
The town of Cherry Creek is receiving $1.5 million in financing for improvements to the town's water pollution control facility. The assistance is part of $185 million in direct financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects … [Read more...]
Community Support Resource Fair To Be Held at Crystal Ballroom on August 29
The Jamestown Housing Authority and Goodwill of Western New York are holding a Community Support Resource Fair on August 29. The event will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Jamestown. The event is free and is … [Read more...]
Rex & Micki McCray to Co-Chair United Way Campaign
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has selected Rex and Micki McCray to co-chair the 2023 Fundraising Campaign. United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said she hopes that with Rex and Micki’s efforts, the United Way will reach its 2023 … [Read more...]
