Cassadaga Valley Central School will receive over $203,000 to expand access to its pre-Kindergarten program. The funding is part of $11.7 million announced by Governor Kathy Hochul to expand access to full-day pre-K programs aross New York State. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New State Law Bans Sale of Dogs, Cats at Pet Stores
A new state law bans the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits at retail pet stores. The legislation is aimed at ending the puppy mill-to-pet store pipeline and to stop abusive breeders. Based upon an agreement with the State Legislature, this … [Read more...]
Amy Poehler Joins National Comedy Center Board of Directors
Amy Poehler has joined the National Comedy Center's Board of Directors. With a wide-ranging comedy career that spans improv, sketch, situation comedy and feature films, the Emmy Award-winning Poehler has been acclaimed for her eight years as a … [Read more...]
JCC Names Barbi Price 2022 College Connections Teacher of the Year
Jamestown Community College has named Barbi Price from Jamestown High School has been named the 2022 College Connections Teacher of the Year. Price, who retired in June, taught public speaking to her students through the College Connections high … [Read more...]
U.S. House Passes Stop-Gap Funding Bill, Sempolinski Votes No
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a stop gap one-week funding bill to give lawmakers more time to pass a bill to fully fund the federal government through its fiscal year on September 30, 2023. The stopgap measure, known as a … [Read more...]
USPS Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits Again
The United States Postal Service is once again offering delivery of free COVID-19 test kits. Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. There is a limit of one order per residential … [Read more...]
Portland Company Wins Grand Prize in NY Concord Grape Innovation Awards
The Westfield Maid Cooperative was one of two grand prize winners at the New York Concord Grape Innovation Awards. The awards ceremony was held Friday, December 9, at Cornell AgriTech in Geneva. The Portland-based company won first prize in the … [Read more...]
State Legislation Signed That Cracks Down on Unwanted Telemarketing Calls
New state legislation has been signed that cracks down on unwanted telemarketing calls. The legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company's do-not-call list at the outset … [Read more...]
Free Showing of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ at The Reg on Sat. Dec. 17
A free showing of The Muppet Christmas Carol will take place at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Saturday. No ticket is required for admission and doors will open at 1 p.m. with the movie starting at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17. In … [Read more...]
Consumers Reminded To Be Aware of Return-Refund Policies While Holiday Shopping
Consumers are reminded to be aware of return and refund policies while shopping this holiday season. The Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection recommends that consumers carefully review and understand what to look for when … [Read more...]
