The annual statewide burn ban starts March 16 and runs through May 14. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said the DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Schools’ Preliminary 2023-24 Budget Includes No Tax Increase, Hiring of 18 Teachers
The proposed $101 million Jamestown Public Schools budget for the 2023-24 school year includes no tax increase and the hiring of 18 new teachers. District Director of Budget and Finance Brittnay Spry presented the budget to the board of education … [Read more...]
Unemployment Rates Jump Over a Percentage Point in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus Counties
Unemployment rates jumped over a percentage point in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for January 2023. The New York State Department of Labor reports Chautauqua's rate for January was 5.1% compared with 3.8% in December and 4.8% in January … [Read more...]
Two Workshops Being Held to Help Local Businesses Find, Keep Personnel
Two events are being held this month to help local businesses find and keep personnel. The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will present an online Tuesday Talks panel discussion at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 21. Guest panelists are County … [Read more...]
2022 Hunting Season One of Safest Ever in NYS
The 2022 hunting season in New York tied with 2021 for the safest ever year. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said 2022 had the lowest number of hunting-related shooting incidents since record-keeping began. … [Read more...]
BPU: Roland Road Area Residents Advised of Garbage, Recycling Pick-Up Changes
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising residents on Roland, Kimberly, and Laurie Lane that garbage and recycling may happen earlier due to the reconstruction of Roland Road. Residents are reminded to put garbage and recycling at the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Indicted in Second Fatal Car Crash
The Jamestown man involved in two separate fatal incidents has been indicted for the crash that happened in December 2022. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 59-year old Randall Rolison was indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury on … [Read more...]
Drug Pricing Program That’s Set to End Could Affect Local Healthcare Centers in the Millions of Dollars
A prescription drug program that's set to sunset could affect local healthcare facilities, including The Chautauqua Center and Evergreen Health Services, to the tune of millions of dollars. TCC CEO Mike Pease said through the 340b program, TCC has … [Read more...]
Barcelona Harbor Dredging To Start in May
Dredging of Barcelona Harbor to take place in May. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the Army Corp of Engineers’ plan to start the dredging three months ahead of schedule. Langworthy had toured the harbor in February with local officials to … [Read more...]
Motorists Should Expect Stepped Up Speed Enforcement on Route 20
State Police will have stepped up speed enforcement on Route 20 today. The one-day corridor project, which is targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways, was created by the Iowa State Patrol. New York State Police is … [Read more...]
