Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Legislature Passes Third Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a third budget extender Monday. The three-day extension is to ensure state operations continue undisrupted as negotiations over the spending plan continue. The budget was originally due April 1. Governor … [Read more...]
NYS Collected $2.9 Billion More in Tax Income in 2022 Than Forecasted
New York State collected $2.9 billion more in tax income in 2022 than forecasted, but still made less than in 2021. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report Monday that had tax collections for the last fiscal year totaling $111.7 billion. … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown to Hold Racial Justice Summit
The YWCA Jamestown will hold its first annual Racial Justice Summit on Tuesday, April 25. The one-day conference will take place at the DoubleTree Inn in downtown Jamestown. It will feature "The Diversity Gap" author and founder Bethaney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Day Set for May 2
Kindergarten Registration Day for the 2023-24 school year at Jamestown Public Schools will take place May 2. Any child who resides in the city of Jamestown and who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2023, is eligible to attend … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines
Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Accounting Software Purchase, Continue Discussions on Hiring Firefighters
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...]
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...]
