New York State is enforcing safety guidelines during the big game hunting season. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos said 'Operation Safe Harvest' is part of a statewide initiative to ensure all hunters … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Area Businesses Celebrating Small Business Saturday November 26
Saturday, November 26 is Small Business Saturday in the United States. The day, held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, is meant to promote people shopping at locally-owned businesses during the holiday season. The Small Business Development … [Read more...]
Three Local Municipalities Receiving $1.7 Million Toward Housing Rehabilitation
Three Chautauqua County municipalities will receive a total of $1.7 million in Community Development Block Grants toward housing rehabilitation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $33 million has been awarded to dozens of municipalities for … [Read more...]
Pearl City Clay House Holding Soft Opening Events This Week
A soft opening of Infinity's new Pearl City Clay House starts tonight. The Pearl City Clay House will be an arts community space for everyone, from the novice crafter, to the artist with years of experience under their belt. All of Pearl City … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Runs Traffic Safety Initiative for Thanksgiving Weekend
State Police and local law enforcement agencies are stepping up action to prevent unsafe driving behavior as the winter holiday season kicks off. The special traffic safety initiative for the Thanksgiving weekend runs from today through Monday, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police’s Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
The Jamestown Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2023 Citizen Police Academy. The Academy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, January 25, 2023, and will run for approximately 13 consecutive weeks. Classes will be held on … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Dept. of Mental Hygiene, DSS to Merge
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene will be merging with the County Department of Social Services. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, speaking with WRFA in his monthly interview, said New York State has no consistent model for … [Read more...]
BPU Approves 3% Water Rate Increase, Hears Electric Budget Presentation
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities passed a 3% water rate increase for 2023 at its meeting Monday. While the water division has an increase, the wastewater division rate is staying the same. The rate will be effective January 1, 2023. The … [Read more...]
JCC, UPMC Chautauqua Sign Agreement for Paramedicine Program
Jamestown Community College and UPMC Chautauqua have signed an agreement to create a paramedicine program at the college. The partnership will provide students the opportunity to earn 30 credits each from JCC and the UPMC Regional Paramedic … [Read more...]
Three Local Agencies Awarded Funds to Expand Mental Health Services for Youth
Three Chautauqua County agencies are among community-based healthcare providers statewide being awarded funds to expand mental health services for youth. Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $3.3 million in federal funding will be … [Read more...]
