The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [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 Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant Questions
Jamestown City Council will pose questions about the SAFER grant to FEMA in a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had for the Federal Emergency Management Agency on … [Read more...]
Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates
School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show Takes Place May 16-17
Hundreds of artwork by students are part of the Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show. This is the first time the annual Art Show is taking place since 2019. The public is invited to view the artshow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and from … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Name of Woman Killed on William Street
Jamestown Police have released the name of the woman killed in a homicide on William Street. 34-year old Kala Hodgkin was killed early on Thursday, May 11 at 125 William Street. Jamestown Police have confirmed that 34-year old Michael Burham is … [Read more...]
Community Helps Plant Over 35 Trees at West Third Street ‘Re-Tree-Ing’ Event
Several dozen people showed up Saturday to help plant the 37 trees that now line the block of West Third Street where the former Cathedral Oak trees stood. The "Re-Tree-Ing" event held by the Jamestown Parks Department was part of the annual Arbor … [Read more...]
FDA Advisory Panel Approves Making Birth Control Pill Available Over-The-Counter
FDA advisors have approved making a birth control pill available over the counter. Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panels said the benefits outweigh the risks. They agreed that people would use the medication known as Opill safely … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Dump Truck Purchase Request, Special Event Permit Requests
Jamestown City Council will meet twice this week with its regular work session taking place tonight. The agenda is rather light in comparison to recent months, even with the continued inclusion of the resolution to lift the hiring freeze to allow … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Receives $300,000 Federal Grant
Prevention Works has received $300,000 in state funds to address substance use issues in Chautauqua County. The award is part of more than $2.9 million for ten providers across the State to fund prevention services for high-need populations in … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recognized for Fundraising Campaign for United Way
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is recognizing the local Wegmans store for coming in first in the region for an April campaign. Wegmans held its annual scan campaign for the United Way at its registers in April. With a goal of … [Read more...]
