The Jamestown Department of Development’s Community Convening meeting for the westside has been scheduled for March 21. The public meeting will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 in the Lincoln Elementary School auditorium at 301 … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Officials Meet with U.S. Senator Schumer in Washington
Chautauqua County officials recently met with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer in Washington DC to discuss needs of the county. County Executive PJ Wendel, County Legislature Chairman Pierre Chagnon, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO … [Read more...]
New Downtown Parking Meters Causing Headaches for Motorists and City
The new parking meters in downtown Jamestown are causing headaches for users and city administration. Council Member at Large Jeff Russell shared at the March 6 work session that a resident contacted him about the meters not accepting change, even … [Read more...]
UCAN Mission Receives Funding To Replace Heating System
The UCAN Mission has been awarded $100,000 in state funds. The funding through the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance's Homeless Housing and Assistance Program will go toward replacing an obsolete heating system at its 17-unit, 29-bed … [Read more...]
Free Training on ‘Impacts of Trauma’ to Be Held at Prendergast Library
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is providing a free training on the "Impacts of Trauma" for the public. The training will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 14 at the James Prendergast Library. It is open to all … [Read more...]
Freshwater Plastic Pollution Expert Dr. Sherri ‘Sam’ Mason to Speak at JCC, St. Luke’s
A discussion on freshwater plastic pollution will be held at Jamestown Community College March 21. The event will feature one of the foremost experts in the field, Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason. It takes place at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 21 at the … [Read more...]
State DEC Reminds People to Use Caution as Coyote Sightings Increase During Spring
As we get closer to Spring time, people are reminded to take steps to avoid conflict with coyotes. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said coyote sightings are likely to increase in the coming months. Coyotes inhabit a … [Read more...]
City Rec Youth Baseball Sign-Ups This Week
City Rec Youth Baseball sign-ups are taking place this week. The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department announced that children ages 7 to 12 can sign up from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14 and Thursday, March 16 in the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Looking for its Fifth Comptroller Since 2020
The City of Jamestown is looking for its fifth comptroller in three years. Catherine Maycock, who was hired as the Deputy Comptroller in Fall 2022, became the interim Comptroller in December 2022 following John Sellstrom's … [Read more...]
Two Conspiracy Theorists Who Tried to Suppress Black Vote in 2020 Lose Lawsuit by NY Attorney General james
Two conspiracy theorists who tried to suppress Black voters ahead of the 2020 election have lost a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. James filed a lawsuit in federal court against Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman in May 2021 … [Read more...]
