The Annual Turning the River Green event is set for Saturday, March 18. The City of Jamestown, the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, and Collaborative Children's Solutions are hosting the free event along the Riverwalk in Brooklyn … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Maple Weekends in NYS Taking Place March 18-19, 25-26
Maple weekends are taking place this weekend and next in New York State. Maple Weekends events and activities take place March 18-19 and 25-26, along with other special events and promotions throughout the month. New York maple producers … [Read more...]
HYPROV Comes to the Reg Saturday, March 18
HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis is coming to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday, March 18. The show features Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci in a 90-minute show that combines hypnosis and improv–two art forms that have mystified and … [Read more...]
Two JLDC Grants That Raised Questions of By-Law Violations On Hold
Two grants approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that raised questions of whether the board violated its by-laws are now on hold. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo, who is also now the legal counsel for JLDC, … [Read more...]
JURA Board Creates New Managerial Position Focused on Housing
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency board has approved the creation of a new position focused on housing. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the city faces a monumental task when it comes to housing issues, including housing code … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals State Supreme Court Ruling That DOH Exceeded Its Authority
The State Attorney General's Office has appealed a State Supreme Court ruling that said the State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State … [Read more...]
Annual Statewide Burn Ban Starts March 16 and Continues Through May 14
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...]
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...]
