Cummins has announced the launch of a new zero-emissions brand. Accelera is a new brand for its New Power business unit. A company media release said the launch of Accelera is a significant step forward in Cummins’ efforts to achieve its … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown YWCA, Chautauqua Institution Announce Second Chautauqua County Book Read
The Jamestown YWCA and Chautauqua Institution have announced the second "Chautauqua County Book Read." County residents are invited to read "Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation" by Linda … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday, Bill Reintroduced in Congress to Make it Permanent
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, meaning come 2:00 a.m., we all move our clocks forward one hour. But a bill has been re-introduced in Congress that could eliminate that. Last year, Florida Senator Marco Rubio introduced the Sunshine … [Read more...]
Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer
Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]
Cornell Cooperative Extension Applies for Local Food Access Grant
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has applied for a grant to expand local food access. CCE submitted a proposal in January for the NY Food for NY Families program, aiming to bring significant dollars to Chautauqua County focused … [Read more...]
NYS Offers Tips to Keep Information Safe While Filing Taxes Online
New York State is offering tips for keeping your information safe when filing your taxes online. Online activity generates immense trails of data. Websites, apps, and services collect information on behaviors, interests, and purchases as well as … [Read more...]
SUNY Chancellor Visits Jamestown Community College
SUNY Chancellor John B. King visited Jamestown Community College Monday. The chancellor was appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees earlier this year. His visit was part of an effort to tour each of the 64 institutions within the SUNY … [Read more...]
Threat to Persell School Deemed Not Credible
Jamestown Public Schools said a threat made to students at Persell Middle School Tuesday was found to not be credible. JPS officials said they became aware of a threat received via FaceTime early Monday night. The students who received it reported … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Demands Answers from Railroad Companies as Norfolk-Southern Releases Safety Plan Following Toxic Train Derailment
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is demanding answers from major rail companies just as Norfolk Southern released a six-point safety plan Monday four weeks after the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Norfolk-Southern said … [Read more...]
Majority of JLDC Board Members Have Not Received Required State Training
The vast majority of board members who serve on the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) have not received any training that's required under state law. That's according to information provided by the State Authorities Budget Office, … [Read more...]
