Two Chautauqua County agencies will receive a total of $250,000 under the Fair Housing Initiatives Program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. and Legal Assistance of Western New York … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Youth Baseball Sign-Ups Extended to March 31
The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is extending sign ups for City Rec Youth Baseball until Friday, March 31, 2023. The program is open to youth ages 7 to 12 years old. The age determination date is April 30, 2023. The … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Formally Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Jamestown
Kim Ecklund said, "It takes a village" as she formally announced her candidacy for mayor of Jamestown. The Republican endorsed candidate, speaking before a packed room of supporters and elected officials, said this is about doing what's right, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Executive Wendel: County is On ‘The Precipice of Greatness’
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the county is "on the precipice of greatness" in his State of the County address. Wendel said the 2022 contribution to the general fund balance was $19.4 million, "This contribution is created in part by … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Pursuing $12 Million Grant to Create a Microgrid
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is pursuing a $12 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy to create a microgrid. BPU Transmission and Distribution Manager Kris Sellstrom said a microgrid is a power plant or generation resource … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center’s 20th Annual Basket Fair Set for Saturday, March 25
St. Susan Center will hold its 20th Annual Basket Fair this Saturday, March 25. The event, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will be held at the Fluvanna Community Church, located at 3363 Fluvanna Avenue. Over 97 baskets will be available … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature Rejects Proposal to Increase Bed Tax
The Chautauqua County Legislature has rejected a proposal to increase the occupancy tax rate. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel had proposed, as part of the occupancy tax renewal with New York State, to raise the current rate from 5% to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing
A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
Hotspot Cafe Owner Named SBA WNY District Minority Small Business Person of the Year
A Downtown Jamestown businessman has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hotspot Cafe owner Hector Alverio has been named the Western New York District Minority Small Business Person of the Year. The U.S. Small Business … [Read more...]
JHS Winter Guard Hosts Annual Home Show March 25
The Jamestown High School Winter Guard will host its annual home show this Saturday, March 25. The performance will host 12 guards from western New York and Pennsylvania. 31 Jamestown students will perform in Varsity Jamestown Express and … [Read more...]
