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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
City Council Resumes Discussions on Hiring Firefighters Using SAFER Grant
Jamestown City Council will start another month of discussions on whether to hire eight firefighters using $1.8 million in federal funds. Council is expected to have the opportunity to ask the Federal Emergency Management Agency questions about … [Read more...]
Comedians Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias, Taylor Tomlinson Headlining Comedy Festival
Comedians Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias and Taylor Tomlinson have been announced as the headliners for the 2023 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, the top-selling comedian in the world in 2022, and one of the most-watched … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Students Reading ‘Charlotte’s Web’ For All-District Read
Jamestown Public Schools students will be reading "Charlotte's Web" as part of an all-district read that starts today. Approximately 2,500 elementary and middle school students were given copies of the book by E.B. White as part of the national … [Read more...]
Adopt Fee Waived During ‘Empty The Shelters’ Event at Humane Society
Pet adoptions are free at the Chautauqua County Humane Society now through May 15 thanks to Bissell Pet Foundation's "Empty The Shelters" event. BISSELL Pet Foundation is a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet … [Read more...]
