Jamestown City Council will review a request to purchase new accounting software to replace the city's antiquated system. The resolution would purchase Springbrook Software using $63,986.50 of American Rescue Plan funds to replace the KVS … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Legislation to Prevent States From Taking Federal Medicaid Funds Meant for Local Municipalities
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation to prevent New York State from clawing back federal funds meant for counties. The "Protect Local Taxpayers Act" is in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s Budget Proposal that would claw back … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Residents, Businesses Affected By Winter Storm Elliott Eligible for Federal Grants, Loans
Chautauqua County residents and small businesses affected by Winter Storm Elliott can now access federal grant and loan programs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of grants to assist residents in need of home … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Ends at JCC
Jamestown Community College has ended its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for students. This coincides with the recent announcement from the State University of New York Chancellor John B. King and with the official declaration of the end of the … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Holds DVD Sale
The James Prendergast Library is holding a DVD sale now through April 29. The special event features DVDs for sale at $2.00. The library’s regular book sale is ongoing during all library hours. During the regular sale, DVDs are $3.00-$5.00, … [Read more...]
NYS DEC, DOH Issue Air Quality Health Advisory for WNY
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Western New York today that includes Chautauqua County. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and State Department of Health have issued an advisory for the pollutant, ozone, from … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Debates Changing City Code Regarding Public Works Director
Jamestown City Council members don't seem in favor of removing a professional engineering certificate requirement for the Public Works Director position. An ordinance to amend the City Code to do just that came before council at its April 10 work … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Nominate Judge Rowan Wilson For Chief Judge
Governor Kathy Hochul has nominated Judge Rowan Wilson to serve New York State's highest Court. Wilson has served as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals for the past six years. If confirmed, he would be the state’s first Black chief … [Read more...]
2023 Congressional Art Competition Accepting Art From High School Students
High school students are being encouraged to submit artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Nick Langworthy said in an announcement about the competition that the winner will have their work displayed at the Capitol in … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Blind Association to Hold Dining In The Dark Fundraiser
The Chautauqua Blind Association is holding its annual Dining in the Dark fundraiser on Friday, April 21. The event will take place at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel starting with a cash bar and silent auction at 5:15 p.m., followed by seating at … [Read more...]
