The annual 30-day period for Chautauqua County land owners to request to include agriculture land into a certified agriculture district starts January 2. From January 2 until January 31, land owners may submit written requests for inclusion into … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC Earns Top 10 Placement in Intelligent.com’s Best Community Colleges in NYS
Jamestown Community College has earned a top 10 placement among the Best Community Colleges in New York for 2023. Intelligent.com, which gave the placement, is a website that provides unbiased research to help students make informed decisions … [Read more...]
Humane Society’s ‘Season of Hope’ Adoption Drive Extended to Dec. 30
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is extending the Season of Hope adoption drive to this Friday, December 30th. CCHS Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia said the drive was extended due to last week's winter storm. He said the goal of the … [Read more...]
Crews Making Final Preparations Ahead of Power Winter Storm this Holiday Weekend
State and local crews are making final preparations ahead of a powerful winter storm that is expected to unleash heavy snow along with strong winds in Western New York. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said Emergency Services Director Noel … [Read more...]
County Legislators Gould, Whitford Announce Retirement
Longtime Chautauqua County Legislators Jay Gould and Paul Whitford were honored for their service at the County Legislature meeting Wednesday night as they both announced their retirement. Jay Gould represents District 17 which covers the towns of … [Read more...]
Sempolinski Says He’ll Vote No on $1.7 Trillion Federal Omnibus Package
Representative Joe Sempolinski said he will vote no on a $1.7 Trillion omnibus package. The package was unveiled by Federal lawmakers early Tuesday morning. It includes another large round of aid to Ukraine, a nearly 10% boost in defense spending, … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation Requiring Employers List Salary Ranges for Jobs and Promotions
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...]
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...]
