A local book club has made a donation to The Chautauqua Center to purchase new books for its pediatric patients. The Lit Wits book club made a financial donation to the Waterfront Foundation to purchase the books for the Read To Me TCC … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Lake Tax District Dead in the Water
The concept of a Chautauqua Lake Tax District is dead in the water. Members of the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency voted Thursday night before a crowd of nearly 100 people to not recommend the formation of a lake tax district … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Discovery of Body on Lake Erie
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery of a body on the Lake Erie shoreline in the town of Dunkirk. The Sheriff's Office said the Dunkirk Police Department received a report Thursday morning of a body of a man found … [Read more...]
Circuit Trip Caused Widespread Power Outage in BPU Area
A circuit trip is to blame for a widespread power outage in the Greater Jamestown area Thursday morning. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities said a circuit tripped at the Dow Street Substation which caused the outage from 8:53 a.m. until … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Appointed to House Oversight Committee
Representative Nick Langworthy has been appointed to the House Oversight and Accountability Committee. The committee states its mission is to to ensure the efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of the federal government and all its … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Again that NYS’ Concealed Carry Law Can Remain In Effect During Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled again to allow New York State's Firearm Dealer Laws and Concealed Carry Improvement Act to remain in effect pending appeal. The Court on Wednesday refused a request from a group of firearms dealers in New York … [Read more...]
JHS Winter Band Concert Takes Place January 20
Jamestown High School’s Winter Band Concert will take place tonight. The concert will start at 7:00 p.m. and be held in the High School auditorium. It will feature both the Concert and Symphonic Bands under the direction of Meghan Murray. Music … [Read more...]
JLDC Board Requests to Review Business Grant Applications
Jamestown Local Development Corporation board members are requesting to review Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant applications. The American Rescue Plan funded program was allocated $750,000 by City Council with $749,980 in requests … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Introduces Bill To Eliminate Tax Credits on Wind Turbines in Great Lakes
Congressman Nick Langworthy has introduced legislation that aims to prevent the development of wind turbines in the Great Lakes. Speaking in Dunkirk, Langworthy said the Lakes Before Turbines Act would strip part of the tax code from 1986 that … [Read more...]
Grant Applications Being Accepted for Funds to Improve Local Lakes and Waterways
Grant applications are being accepted for funds to improve local lakes and waterways. The 2024 Round of the County’s 2% Occupancy Tax Grant Program is open until April 1, 2023. The Occupancy Tax Grants for Lakes and Waterways are funded through … [Read more...]
