The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council to Review Resolution to Hire Contractor For Affordable Internet Program, North Main Street Viaduct Project Proposal
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would hire a contractor to get the word out about a federal affordable internet program. The City was awarded $150,000 through the Federal Communications Commission to hire a communications … [Read more...]
Comedian Joan Rivers’ Archive Donated to National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center will become the home of Joan Rivers’ career archive. The announcement came on the 90th birthday of the late comedy icon. Rivers' archive includes a file cabinet containing over 65,000 original jokes spanning from the … [Read more...]
NYC Files Lawsuit Accusing Counties of Violating State Law By Blocking Relocation of Migrants
New York City has filed a lawsuit accusing over 30 counties of violating state law by moving to block the city from relocating hundreds of migrants. The lawsuit filed in state supreme court in Manhattan says the counties, which includes Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Reaches Agreement In Principle With NYS On New Gaming Compact
The Seneca Nation has reached an agreement in principle with New York State on a new gaming compact. According to the Seneca Nation, the agreement in principle is for a new 20-year casino gaming compact. Its current compact was signed in 2002 and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Starts Its Season June 10
The Jamestown Public Market begins its season this Saturday, June 10. The market will take place along West Third Street between Cherry and North Main Streets in downtown Jamestown from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturdays now through … [Read more...]
Dream It Do It WNY Receives $250,000 Federal Grant
The Dream It Do It program has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the award for the organization that works to increase the number of skilled workers in manufacturing. Since its … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Historical Society Celebrates Annual Gala on June 10
The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual gala will take place this Saturday, June 10 in Westfield. The gala features dinner and refreshments from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at McClurg Museum, located in Westfield’s Moore Park. The event will … [Read more...]
Cummins’ Annual Recycle Day Set for June 10
Cummins' Annual Recycle Day takes place the Saturday, June 10. People may bring items between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to the Jamestown Engine Plant by entering the employee driveway at 4720 Baker Street. Batteries, electronic devices, used … [Read more...]
People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels
Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
