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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
Sunday Slo-Pitch League Meeting to be Held April 20
The Jamestown Parks & Rec Department will hold a Sunday Slo-Pitch Softball League informational meeting on April 20. Prospective teams should send a representative to the meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, April 20 at the Parks … [Read more...]
Town of Ellicott Voters Will Have Special Election in June Unless Town Board Rescinds Resolution Eliminating Town Justice Position
Unless it's rescinded, voters in the Town of Ellicott will have a special election in June to vote on whether to eliminate one of the town's Justices. A petition effort, led by Ellicott Judge Marilyn Gerace, garnered 325 signatures to force a … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Will Move Forward With Chautauqua Lake Boat User Fee Study
Chautauqua County will move forward with studying a potential boat fee for users of Chautauqua Lake. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel hosted a public forum that was attended by about two dozen people Wednesday to see if there was a … [Read more...]
Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population
A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]
