The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Chamber of Commerce To Hold ‘Salute To The Finest’ Ceremony
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its "Salute to the Finest" recognition ceremony tonight. The annual event recognizes some of the local businesses, individuals, and organizations that make a difference in the … [Read more...]
Library Directors Asking NYS Representatives to Restore Library Funding Cut in State Budget
Library directors will be lobbying state representatives to restore a $3.5 million cut in library aid as well as a $20 million cut in library construction funds to the state budget. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice … [Read more...]
County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital
The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Receives M&T Bank Donation for Falconer Youth
The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received a $2,500 donation from M&T Bank for work with youth in Falconer. The Coalition Coordinator has been working with youth in Falconer’s 8th grade health class teaching the students about the effects of … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice Announces New Director of The Star Hospice House
Christina Anderson has been appointed the new director of The Star Hospice House. Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care officials said Anderson brings 26 years of experience to the position working with seniors in a skilled nursing facility as … [Read more...]
High School Students Invited To Participate in Laurel Run Logo Contest
High School students are being invited to participate in a logo contest for the annual Laurel Memorial Run and Walk. The logo contest is open to high school students in Chautauqua County. The student who designs the winning entry will receive a … [Read more...]
Town of Ellery Ask for County Legislature Support of Six-Point Plan for Chautauqua Lake
The Town of Ellery has asked the Chautauqua County Legislature to support and help implement a six-point plan for improvement of Chautauqua Lake. Legislator Lisa Vanstrom requested that Legislative Clerk Olivia Lee read the letter outlining the … [Read more...]
BPU, Jamestown Schools Receive NYSERDA Grant to Study Making Bus Fleet All Electric
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Jamestown Public School District have received a grant to study converting their bus fleet to all-electric operation. The $95,623 award from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority … [Read more...]
NYS Dept. of Labor Adopts Farm Labor Overtime Regulations
Farm labor overtime regulations have been adopted by the New York State Department of Labor. The phased-in, gradual reduction in the overtime pay threshold will begin on January 1, 2024, with the threshold set at 56 hours. The process will … [Read more...]
