U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has reintroduced her Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act as part of the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill negotiations. The Farm Bill is re-visited and needs congressional approval every five years. With nearly 3,500 dairy … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Ice Fishermen on Chautauqua Lake Urged to Use Caution
Ice fishermen on Chautauqua Lake are being urged to be cautious. The Chautauqua Lake Association said they've had reports of “not good ice” in areas all around the lake. They said while most people expect the lower basin to have better ice than … [Read more...]
NY Farm Bureau Scholarships Available for Youth Interested in Agriculture Careers
Scholarships are available for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in agriculture. The New York Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Youth Scholarship awards up to $3,000 for eligible students to use for college or advanced training in the … [Read more...]
Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon is Saturday, Feb 4
The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County will hold its 14th annual Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon this Saturday. The event will start at 9:00 a.m. at Chautauqua Health and Fitness located in the Turner Community Center in … [Read more...]
Softball League Interest Meeting Set for February 9
The Jamestown Parks and Rec Department has scheduled a softball league interest meeting. The meeting will be for people interested in participating in a Sunday Slo-Pitch League, a Co-Ed League, or a Church League. The informational meeting is … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Presents $227 Billion State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled her $227 billion state budget for 2024-25. This budget is $5 billion more than the current year, with a 2.4% increase in all spending. Hochul said public safety is her top priority, budgeting $337 … [Read more...]
Study Finds Evidence that Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain Can Reduce Use of Opioids
A multi-agency study including the New York State Department of Health has found evidence that the use of medical cannabis for chronic pain can reduce prescription opioid dosages by 51%. The study has been published in the Journal of the American … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce Advises Locals of Gift Card Program Updates
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce is changing its gift card program. The Chamber, which has operated the gift card program since 2017, is urging all cardholders to check their cards. If the card is the new blue and white version that … [Read more...]
NYS Div. of Consumer Protection Reminding Folks to Be Mindful of Credit, Debit Card Skimming Scams
The State's Division of Consumer Protection is reminding folks to be mindful of credit and debit card skimming scams. As part of Identity Theft Awareness Week, the Division is offering tips on how to avoid being a victim of a skimming scam where … [Read more...]
City Council Members Say State of the City Had Positive Items, Express Concerns
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce thought while the Mayor's State of the City address had a lot of positive items, there were some concerns. Mayor Eddie Sundquist released his 2023 State of the City address on Monday on the city's … [Read more...]
