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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
WNY Land Conservancy Raising Funds for ‘Floating Fen’ Next to College Lodge Forest
The Western New York Land Conservancy has begun efforts to raise money for property adjacent to the College Lodge Forest near Fredonia. Executive Director Jonathan Kaledin said the project is being called the "Floating Fen" and is a 223-acre … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Awards Construction Bids for $13 Million Capital Project
The Jamestown School Board awarded bids on construction projects for capital projects at a special meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the special meeting was held so that contractors who were awarded bids can start ordering … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Proposal to Sell City-Owned Land
The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed two proposals to sell city-owned land at its monthly meeting. The Commission did not have a quorum, so no action was taken. The two parcels include property on Crescent Street that originally was going … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Funding Recommendation Expected at CLPRA Meeting Thursday
The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency is expected to make a recommendation on a new taxing district and tax fund to address lake issues at its meeting Thursday. Freshwater Future of Michigan, whose mission is to be a "catalyst … [Read more...]
