Community members gathered Friday on Tracy Plaza for the raising of the Pride Progressive Flag for the start of Pride month in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Pride representative Tim Starr spoke, saying when he grew up in the area there was zero … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation as Seneca Nation, NYS Negotiate New Gaming Compact
As the Seneca Nation of Indians and New York State negotiate a new gaming compact, State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation to authorize the State Comptroller to review tribal-state compacts. The legislation would authorize the … [Read more...]
Campaign Aimed at Ending Mental Health Stigma Expanding Into Chautauqua County
A campaign aimed at ending mental health stigma is expanding into Chautauqua County. A $7,000 grant from the State Office of Mental Health will allow the Anti-Stigma Coalition to expand their "Join the Conversation" awareness campaign into the … [Read more...]
Construction Underway For New Patio at James Prendergast Library
Construction is underway for a new patio leading to the entrance of the James Prendergast Library. Community Outreach and Programming Manager Jennifer Champ said the project is being funded entirely with grants including $214,983 in New York State … [Read more...]
Infinity’s Annual Spring Showcase Set for June 3
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center will present its annual Spring Showcase this Saturday, June 3. The show is sponsored by Merrill Lynch of Jamestown and will take place at 7:00pm in the Jamestown High School Auditorium. The Spring … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride Holding Flag Raising Event on Tracy Plaza on June 2
A flag raising event will take place this afternoon to kick off Pride Month in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Pride will hold a rally and raise the Progressive Pride Flag at 4:00 p.m. on Tracy Plaza next to Jamestown City Hall. The event will … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Has Announced Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days for 2023
Chautauqua County has announced Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Days for 2023. The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste will hold the first drop-off day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 3 at 19 … [Read more...]
BPU Employees Selling Hot Dogs To Raise Money For St. Susan Center
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities employees will be selling hot dogs today to raise money for St. Susan Center. Volunteers will be selling hot dogs, chips, soda, and water as part of the BPU’s Cents for St. Susan’s campaign. The fundraiser is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County DA Says It Might Be More Than Week Before Burham Extradited
The Chautauqua County District Attorney says Michael Burham may not be extradited back to New York State for another week. DA Jason Schmidt sent an update to media Wednesday morning due to numerous inquiries. Burham is currently being held in … [Read more...]
Low Unemployment Rate Causing Concern for Summer Hiring
While unemployment rates are down again in Chautauqua County for April, this is raising concerns about summer hiring. The New York State Department of Labor reports April's rate is 3.2% compared with 4.2% in March, and is down from April 2022's … [Read more...]
