Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on whether to hire eight new firefighters. The positions would be partially funded through a three-year $1.8 million SAFER grant. Council learned at its last work session that the estimated costs of the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council to Vote on Settlement to End Litigation Between City and Company Hired to Renovate Tracy Plaza
Jamestown City Council will vote on 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...]
City Council to Vote on Proposed Salary Increases for City Council, Mayor
Jamestown City Council will vote on a proposed salary increase for City Council members and the mayor. The Jamestown Salary Review Commission presented their recommendations for increases in December 2022. The City Charter change calls to raise … [Read more...]
BBQ Fundraiser for Juneteenth Scholarship Fund Set for April 29
A barbecue fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 29 to support the Juneteenth Scholarship Fund. The event will take place noon to 7:00 p.m. at the Morton Club located at 118 Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. It will feature a basket raffle as well as … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation of Indians Receives $500,000 in Federal Funding
The Seneca Nation of Indians has been awarded $500,000 from the federal government to help with pandemic recovery efforts. The grant comes from the United States Department of Treasury through the Community Development Financial Institutions … [Read more...]
Over Half Million Dollars in ARP Grants Awarded to 8 Jamestown Businesses
Over a half million dollars in American Rescue Plan funded grants have been approved for eight Jamestown businesses. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation awarded $500,000 in Machinery and Equipment Upgrades funds as well as $50,000 in New … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Receives $3.1 Million Federal Grant
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...]
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...]
