Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is celebrating National Agriculture Week as well as Agriculture Literacy Week March 20 through 24. This year, over 2,500 Chautauqua County elementary students will celebrate the week by having the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Local Development Corporation Approves Over $360,000 for Chadakoin River Bank Stabilization, Debris Removal
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved over $360,000 toward Chadakoin River bank stabilization and debris removal. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders presented a request for $362,925 in … [Read more...]
2022 Accomplishment Presented to Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board received a report on accomplishments for 2022. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the JURA board on the list. She said there were 1,125 code enforcement and zoning inspections done in … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Reminding Folks to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Responsibly
Law enforcement is reminding folks to celebrate responsibly this St. Patrick's Day weekend. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said as people gather at bars and pubs today and following … [Read more...]
Turning the River Green Event Set for March 18 in Jamestown
The Annual Turning the River Green event is set for Saturday, March 18. The City of Jamestown, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and Collaborative Children's Solutions are hosting the free event along the Riverwalk in Brooklyn … [Read more...]
Maple Weekends in NYS Taking Place March 18-19, 25-26
Maple weekends are taking place this weekend and next in New York State. Maple Weekends events and activities take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month. New York maple producers … [Read more...]
HYPROV Comes to the Reg Saturday, March 18
HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis is coming to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday, March 18. The show features Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci in a 90-minute show that combines hypnosis and improv–two art forms that have mystified and … [Read more...]
Two JLDC Grants That Raised Questions of By-Law Violations On Hold
Two grants approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that raised questions of whether the board violated its by-laws are now on hold. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo, who is also now the legal counsel for JLDC, … [Read more...]
JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals State Supreme Court Ruling That DOH Exceeded Its Authority
The State Attorney General's Office has appealed a State Supreme Court ruling that said the State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State … [Read more...]
