The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on reallocating over $5.9 million in American Rescue Plan monies to projects at its monthly meeting tonight. The federal funding received for Phase 2 of the South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
FDA Considering Making Naloxone Available Over The Counter
The FDA is considering making naloxone available over the counter in the United States. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications,, when given in … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Assigned to House Agriculture Committee Subcommittees
Congressman Nick Langworthy has been assigned to two subcommittees on the House Agriculture Committee. Langworthy will serve on the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. This committee is tasked with policies, … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA to Hold ‘Coldest Night’ Fundraiser
The Jamestown YWCA is taking part in the "Coldest Night of the Year" fundraiser this Saturday, February 25. The fundraiser is a family friendly walk to raise money for the Jamestown YWCA and its Transitions Supportive Housing … [Read more...]
Second Year Of Youth Hunting Pilot Program Successful in NYS
The second year of a pilot program allowing youth to hunt deer in New York State has been successful. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the program allows mentored 12 and 13-year old hunters to harvest … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Prioritizes Nutrition, Food Insecurity in Farm Bill
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced her ideas for improving nutrition and addressing food insecurity ahead of the 2023 Farm Bill. More than 33 million people in the United States live in households that are food insecure, with roughly … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Celebrating National CSA Week
The Jamestown Public Market and St. Luke's Episcopal Church are celebrating National CSA week the week of February 20 through 25. Public Market Director Linnea Haskins said CSA stands for "Community Supported Agriculture, "You invest in a farm … [Read more...]
Melissa Himes Named Director of Dream It Do It WNY Program
The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier has announced the hiring of Melissa Himes as the Director of the Dream It Do It Western New York program. Himes has 16 years of experience working in manufacturing and 23 years of experience in … [Read more...]
25 Jamestown High School Students Named All-WNY Scholar Athletes Winners, Honorable Mentions
Twenty-five Jamestown High School students were named All-Western New York Scholar Athletes winners and honorable mentions for the fall athletic season by Section VI. Eligible students are seniors involved in a fall sport who had a cumulative … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Launch New Horticulture Newsletter
Master Gardeners in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties are launching a new horticulture newsletter. The newsletter, called The Optimistic Gardener, will have gardening articles, upcoming events, featured Master Gardeners, advice column, … [Read more...]
