Funding to help emergency food and shelter programs is now available in Chautauqua County. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County announced $45,132 was awarded by the Emergency Food & Shelter Program’s National Board, which is chaired by … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Complete Street Initiative Resources Now Available Through County
Resources for Complete Streets initiatives are now available to local municipalities through the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. The Partnership will offer support in the form of technical assistance, planning, … [Read more...]
JCC Alumni Associations Seeking Nominations for 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award
Jamestown Community College alumni associations at the Jamestown and Cattaraugus County campuses are seeking nominations for the 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Since 1980, the alumni associations have presented accomplished graduates with the … [Read more...]
Red Cross Offering Incentives for Blood Donors in February
For those looking for a getaway from the cold, the American Red Cross has a special contest for blood donors. During the month of February, those who donate will be automatically entered to win a trip for two to Clearwater Beach, Florida. Those … [Read more...]
City Council Approves ARP Funds for Sr. Citizen Program, Tables Smart Communities Pledge
Jamestown City Council has approved a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program. The additional $377,528 in American Rescue Plan funds will cover any remaining approved applications that could not be … [Read more...]
Sundquist Totes ARP Funds, Investments in Public Safety in State of the City Address
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist toted the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and investments in public safety and infrastructure in his 2023 State of the City Address. Sundquist, delivering his address online, called the receipt of over $28 … [Read more...]
Seneca Nation Wins Significant Victory Over NYS in Federal Court
The Seneca Nation of Indians have won a significant victory over New York State in federal Court. Native News Online reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in favor of Seneca Nation when it rejected the state's attempt to … [Read more...]
Free Tax Preparation Appointments Now Available
Free tax preparation appointments are now available through the United Way. The United Ways of Chautauqua County are again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, or VITA, for individuals who make less than $73,000 a year, persons … [Read more...]
Two Killed in Head-On Crash on I-86 Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday night in a head-on crash on I-86 in the town of Ellicott. State Police in Jamestown report that a car driven by 30-year old Mathew Berry of Randolph was traveling the wrong way in the westbound lane of I-86 without … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Allocating More ARP Funds
Jamestown City Council will vote to add a final installment of funds to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program tonight. The Council Finance Committee had recommended using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to … [Read more...]
