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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
Cummins Launches New Zero-Emissions Brand
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...]
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...]
