Artwork by Jamestown Public Schools students is now on view in the lobby of Jamestown City Hall. Sixteen JPS students from Bush and Fletcher elementary schools, Persell and Washington middle schools, and Jamestown High School had artwork selected … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Krog Group Receives IDA Loan to Purchase Former Truck-Lite Facility
The former Truck-lite facility in Falconer is being sold to The Krog Group. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board approved a $900,000 Al Tech Loan, mortgage tax abatement, and sales tax abatement. The total project cost is … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Settlement With Company Hired to Renovate Tracy Plaza
Jamestown City Council has approved a settlement to end litigation between the City and the company hired to renovate Tracy Plaza. The City of Jamestown hired Patterson-Stevens in 2017 to renovate Tracy Plaza, which sits above and also serves as … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul: New York State May Have a Budget By End of Week
New York State could have a budget by the end of the week. That's according to Governor Kathy Hochul in comments to news media on Tuesday. The budget was originally due April 1. State lawmakers and Hochul are continuing to discuss issues … [Read more...]
NY Drivers Who Deferred Vision Test During Pandemic Risk License Being Suspended
New York motorists who skipped a vision test when renewing their drivers licenses during the pandemic risk having their licenses suspended. The State Department of Motor Vehicles has sent warnings to nearly 150,000 drivers who took the option to … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Awarded State Funding to Replace Theatre Seats
The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts has received state funding to go toward replacing seats in its theatre. Over $42 million has been awarded through the New York State Council on the Arts to 144 small and medium-sized capital projects. This record … [Read more...]
City Council Again Tables Resolution to Hire Firefighters
Jamestown City Council once again tabled a resolution to hire eight new firefighters at its voting session. Council member at large Jeff Russell made the motion, citing extenuating circumstances, following a lengthy discussion before a packed … [Read more...]
City Council Approves First Salary Raises in Decades for Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council has approved the first salary increases in several decades for City Council members and the mayor. The increases were based off recommendations made by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission in December 2022. The local … [Read more...]
NYS Approves Final Siting Permit for South Ripley Solar Project
A solar project has received its final siting permit to locate in the town of Ripley. The New York State Office of Renewable Energy Siting issued a final siting permit for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley Solar to develop, design, … [Read more...]
Civil Service Exam for Correction Officers Now Available Online in Chautauqua County
The civil service exam for Correction Officers is now available online in 40 counties, including Chautauqua County. The New York State Department of Civil Service said the online exam offering is to help improve recruitment for critical public … [Read more...]
