The City of Jamestown is one of 16 cities nationwide to be selected to participate in the "Good Jobs, Great Cities" Academy. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the program is through the U.S. Department of Labor and National League of Cities, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Working On Details for Residential Home Improvement Incentive Grant Program
Jamestown City Council has received a draft of the Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program. The program was funded with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan monies in June 2022. Department of Development Director Crystal Surdyk said there … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau Hosting Pennsylvania Bus Association’s Annual Conference
The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau along with local hotels and attractions will host the Pennsylvania Bus Association's 2023 Annual Conference in June. Close to 200 attendees, including motor coach company owners and senior management, and … [Read more...]
Free Naloxone Training Offered May 23 at the Prendergast Library
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Combat Addiction CHQ, and the HEALing Communities Study are offering a free naloxone training Tuesday. The training is open to the public and will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the James … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Declares State of Emergency Barring Housing of Additional Immigrants in County
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds for New Facility
The Jamestown YMCA is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to construct a new facility on Harrison Street. YMCA Vice President of Operations John Barber and Tom Benson presented to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $500,000 to Southern Tier Builders Exchange for Workforce Development Program
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants
A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]
Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20
The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]
Audubon Holding Annual Plant Exchange and Sale Saturday, May 20
The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold its annual Plant Exchange and Sale this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. People are invited to trade their own potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase … [Read more...]
