Face masks are no longer be required in hospitals and other health care facilities in New York state regardless of a person’s COVID-19 vaccination status. The state Department of Health announced Friday that the mask mandate would expire Sunday, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Rep. Langworthy Against State Clawback of Medicaid Funds
Congressmen Nick Langworthy and Marc Molinaro are leading the charge against Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 state budget proposal to clawback Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (eFMAP) funds. These are funds designated for counties and … [Read more...]
Redistricting Complete, Designating Petitions Begins Feb. 28
Redistricting has been completed in Chautauqua County. Following the decennial census, District boundaries at all levels of government are redrawn to meet equal representation of the newly acquired population numbers. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Awarded FEMA Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department has been awarded a grant for new radios and a new rope bailout system. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency totals $284,291. City Council had approved adding $14,000 to the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Closed Out 2022 Just Over Budget for Sales Tax Revenues
The City of Jamestown closed out 2022 just over budget for revenues. In the sales tax report that will be presented to City Council tonight, the total sales tax collections for 2022 totaled $8,137,477. This is $5,943 more than what was budgeted … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Bill to Provide Flexibility to Teachers’ Pensions
State Senator George Borrello is sponsoring a bill that would bring teacher's pensions into the 21st century. The senate bill would provide teachers in the state teachers retirement system more flexibility to change their post-retirement … [Read more...]
Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Looking for Game Sponsors
The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee is looking for sponsors for this summer's 13-15 Year Old Event at Diethrick Park. The World Series will take place August 12 though 19. This will be the 19th World Series held in Jamestown between … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Recognizing Children of Addiction Awareness Week
Prevention Works is offering information about services as part of Children of Addiction Awareness Week. The week, which runs through February 18, honors the struggle of impacted kids and teenagers, and inspires countless others to understand they … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Involved in Two Fatal Crashes Has Bail Revoked
A Jamestown man who was involved in two separate fatal crashes has had his bail revoked and is in jail. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said 59-year old Randall Rolison is in the County Jail without bail following his release … [Read more...]
Nine Mile Section of Route 430 to be Repaved
A nine-mile section of Route 430 will be resurfaced as part of statewide repaving projects. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $100 million in state funding has been released to support renewal of state roadways impacted by extreme … [Read more...]
