The Chautauqua Center has been awarded a $3.1 million federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. The funding is being distributed through the H80 - Health Center … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 22
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Saturday, April 22. Unused or expired medication can be dropped off between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Alstar Ambulance in Dunkirk. This is the only participating site in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center Holding Earth Day Clean Up
Volunteers are invited to celebrate Earth Day by helping with maintenance tasks at the Audubon Community Nature Center. Registration for the Earth Day Clean up day on Saturday, April 22 starts at 9:00 a.m., work projects start at 9:30 a.m., and … [Read more...]
Residents Are Being Reminded to Remove or Secure Outdoor Food Sources That May Attract Black Bears
It's the time of year when residents are reminded to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said people who feed birds in areas with bears should empty and … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves $101 Million Budget With No Tax Levy Increase
The Jamestown School Board has approved the $101,475,987 2023-24 School year budget that includes no tax levy increase. The biggest increase in revenues came in a $9.5 million increase in State Foundation aid. Finance and Budget Director … [Read more...]
NYS Board of Regents Approves Regulation That Schools Must Retire Native American-Themed Logos, Mascots by 2025
The New York State Board of Regents voted Tuesday that Native American-themed logos and mascots must be retired by 2025 unless schools get approval from a recognized Native American tribe to keep them. Schools that don't comply risk losing their … [Read more...]
Solar Liberty Suing Town of Busti For Withdrawing Company’s Solar Panel System Application
Solar Liberty Energy Systems is suing the town of Busti for withdrawing the company's application to build a solar panel system. Solar Liberty filed an application with the town in December 2020 to build a solar panel system at 1255 South Main … [Read more...]
Black/African-American, Latino Communities Invited to IDEA Coalition Town Hall Follow-Up
Black/African American and Latino community members are invited to a follow up meeting to town halls held in February and March. The I.D.E.A. Coalition held the meetings as opportunities to engage directly with members of marginalized populations … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Targeting Drug-Impaired Driving April 20
Law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving today. The State Police, Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee remind motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and … [Read more...]
Portion of Buffalo Street Closed April 20 for Sewer Line Repair
A portion of Buffalo Street will be closed Thursday, April 20 for a sewer line repair. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities announced traffic will be closed on Buffalo Street between Falconer and Haywood Streets. Buffalo Street also will be … [Read more...]
