Jamestown Community College will accept donations of professional clothing for the "J. Hawk Career Closet" on Saturday, May 6. JCC Career Services developed the idea for a boutique-styled clothing closet that will be housed in the Hamilton … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert Tonight
Jamestown High School’s Spring Band Concert will take place on tonight. The performance at 7:00 p.m. in the JHS Auditorium will feature both the Concert and Symphonic bands under the direction of JHS Director of Bands Meghan Murray. The bands … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Sees Victories in State Budget Despite Concerns Over Minimum Wage Increase
While there's concern over the increase in minimum wage, the New York Farm Bureau sees some victories in the 2024 State Budget approved Tuesday. Starting January 1, 2024, minimum wage will increase to $16 in New York City and the counties of … [Read more...]
Birth Control Now Available Over the Counter in NYS
Birth control is now available over the counter in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand access to hormonal contraception by making it available over the counter, particularly assisting marginalized populations who … [Read more...]
‘Meet The Candidates Night’ for JPS School Board Candidates Set for May 11
A "Meet the Candidates Night" will be held May 11 for the four candidates running for Jamestown School Board. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday May 11 in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. The four … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Holding ReTool ’23 Conference in July Focused on Workforce Development
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold a one-day ReTool Conference in July that focuses on workforce development. The conference, "Going Green: Growing Our Workforce, Our Community & Our Economy," will take place Wednesday, July 26 … [Read more...]
WNY Wildway Effort Receives $100,000 in State Funding
The effort to create a Western New York Wildway has received $100,000 in state funding. The Western New York Land Conservancy has been granted the Conservation Partnership Program grant through the State Environmental Protection Fund. It'll go … [Read more...]
BPU’s ‘Cents for St. Susan’s’ Campaign Now Underway
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities 24th annual “₵ents for St. Susan’s” campaign is now underway. The campaign supports operating costs at the soup kitchen located at 31 Water Street. St. Susan Center executive director Cherie Rowland said, … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes New York State Budget a Month and Day Late
After a month and a day late, New York State finally has a 2024 budget. The State Legislature finished passing budget bills late Tuesday night for the $229 billion spending plan. Governor Kathy Hochul was successful in getting changes to bail … [Read more...]
Jamestown Post-Journal: Trial For Man Accused of Stabbing Salman Rushdie Possibly Set for Fall
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the trial for the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution last summer could be scheduled for this fall. Hadi Matar of New Jersey has been charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder … [Read more...]
