Two health organizations with locations in Chautauqua County are receiving state funding to support medication for opioid addiction treatment. Evergreen Health Services and BestSelf Behavioral Health will each receive up to $500,000 as part of $7 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Reg Lenna Receiving State Funding as Part of Alive Downtowns! Coalition
The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is one of 13 performance arts centers receiving funding through New York State. The Alive Downtowns! coalition of downtown historic performance arts centers is receiving a total of $5 million. The Reg will receive … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Legislation Prohibiting Fossil Fuels in Manufacturing of Renewable Energy Equipment
State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation that would prohibit the use of fossil fuels in the manufacturing of renewable energy equipment. Borrello said emission-producing energy sources are often used to manufacture green energy … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Applying For National Accreditation
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has announced that it is applying for national accreditation through the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. The land trust accreditation program is an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance. It … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Board Rescinds Resolution That Would Have Eliminated Town Justice Position
The Ellicott Town Board, with no discussion, voted to rescind a resolution that eliminated one of the Town Justice positions. Town Justice Marilyn Gerace expressed her disappointment and frustration about the process at the privilege of the floor, … [Read more...]
City Council to Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant in Special Work Session
Jamestown City Council will meet with FEMA representatives to ask questions about the SAFER grant at a special council work session on May 16. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had including if … [Read more...]
Report: $1.2 Billion Funding Gap Through 2031 Could Lead to Worsening Infrastructure on NYS Thruway
A report said a $1.2 billion funding gap through 2031 for the New York State Thruway system could lead to worsening infrastructure. The National Transportation Research Nonprofit, TRIP, released the report, "The New York Thruway: The Empire … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $101 Million JPS Budget Set for Tonight
A public hearing on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 Jamestown Public Schools' budget will take place tonight. The hearing will be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Jefferson Middle School auditorium. The budget has no tax levy increase and, if … [Read more...]
United Way Accepting Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is accepting nominations for the annual Joseph H. Mason Award. The award recognizes a local union member or staff person whose volunteer service to the community honors the spirit of involvement … [Read more...]
Changes to Medicare Payments Could Bring $14.1 Million More Annually for Hospitals in Chautauqua County
Changes to Medicare payments could result in Chautauqua County hospitals receiving $14.1 million more a year in federal funding. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a rules … [Read more...]
