A new monthly talk series starts Friday called Ally Community Mornings. The initiative by venture and consulting studio, Ally Co, is an initiative to celebrate creativity, grow collaboration, and inspire flourishing through a monthly breakfast … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Rec Youth Baseball League Sign-Up Dates Announced
The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has announced two sign-up dates for the City Recreation Youth Baseball League. Youth ages 7 to 12 can sign up from from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 11 at the Parks Office … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library’s Half-Off Book Sale Runs March 2-4
The James Prendergast Library's quarterly half-off book sale starts today. The event will run during regular library hours today through Saturday, March 4. All books are half off during the quarterly sale with adult hardcovers being priced at … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves Federal ARPA Funding for Own Board Members, Likely Violates Bylaws
JAMESTOWN - Last year the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) became one of the most powerful government agencies in Chautauqua County when the city of Jamestown charged its board with appropriating nearly $9 million in federal American … [Read more...]
Indictment Filed in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
An indictment has been filed in the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 18-year old Tucker Richard has been indicted on the charge of 2nd Degree Murder in connection with the shooting death of … [Read more...]
State Education Tells Jamestown Schools to Change Raiders Nickname Or Lose State Aid
The Jamestown Public Schools district has been ordered to change the Raiders nickname or risk losing state aid. School Board President Paul Abbott, reading a prepared statement, said Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker and six other districts in the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Plan to Use $1.277 Million in HUD Funds for Rental Rehabilitation Program
Jamestown City Council approved a plan to use $1.277 million for a rental rehabilitation program. The funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development are to be used for homelessness assistance and assistance to other vulnerable … [Read more...]
City Council Tables ARP Business Grant Requests
Jamestown City Council tabled three business grant requests for American Rescue Plan funding, citing the need for more information. The three resolutions that appeared under new business had been passed on February 15 by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]
JCC Joins Regional Colleges In Manufacturing Marketing Initiative
Jamestown Community College has joined Alfred State College and Genesee Community College to bolster the regional manufacturing industry. The colleges have established a collaborative marketing initiative called WNY Works in response to the crisis … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Harbor, Point Gratiot Park Added to NYS Birding Trail
Two Dunkirk area locations have been added to the New York State Birding Trail. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said the addition seven new locations bring the total number of birding trail locations … [Read more...]
