Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring employers list salary ranges for all advertised jobs and promotions. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, women made 83 cents for every dollar made by men in 2020; these disparities are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Holiday Gifts Donated to COI’s Youth Residential Programs
Chadwick Bay N.Y.S. Women, Inc. donated 20 bags of holiday gifts to Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.’s youth residential programs. The gifts will be given to youth in residence at the Safe House and Transitional Independent Living Program (TILP) … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Hiring Another Crossing Guard for This School Year
The Jamestown Police Department is looking to hire another Crossing Guard for the Jamestown Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. Crossing Guard hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The … [Read more...]
North County Economic Development Projects Receive $4.75 Million in Restore NY Funds
Several economic development projects have received a combined total of $4.75 million in Restore New York funding in Chautauqua County. The White Inn in Fredonia has received $1.25 million toward the renovation and reopening of the former hotel … [Read more...]
NYS Climate Action Council Approves Scoping Plan
The New York State Climate Action Council has approved and adopted a Scoping Plan that outlines recommended policies and actions to help meet the goals and requirements of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Indicted in Fatal Hit and Run in Buffalo
A Mayville man has been indicted in Erie County State Supreme Court in the fatal hit and run accident involving a bicyclist in the City of Buffalo this past July. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced that 37-year-old Nicholas Rosado, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5% for November
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate rose in November to 3.5% from 2.9% in October. The State Department of Labor said November's rate is still lower than November 2021 when it was 3.9%. The state's unemployment rate has stayed steady at 4.3% for … [Read more...]
NYS Div. of Consumer Protection Offers Tips on Purchasing Gift Cards This Holiday Season
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is giving tips on purchasing gift cards and gift certificates this holiday season. Any gift cards or gift certificates purchased in New York State on or after December 10, 2022, will remain valid … [Read more...]
Solid Waste Fees Going Up in 2023 for BPU Customers
Solid waste fees will be going up in 2023 for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers. The BPU Board approved the rate increase for residential and some commercial customers. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said some expenses in solid … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2 Laws on Ward Boundary Lines, Livestreaming Meetings
Jamestown City Council has approved two local laws regarding new ward boundary lines and allowing video conferencing for public meetings. Council President Tony Dolce said the video conferencing law just codifies what the city has been doing for … [Read more...]
