The price for Thanksgiving dinner is up 26% for this year. The New York Farm Bureau’s 2022 Market Basket Survey shows the average total price, which includes a 16-pound turkey and other common items found on a holiday dinner table, is $66.39, up … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Exploring Legal Options Following Fire at 1061 Allen Street
The cause of last week's fire at 1061 Allen Street remains under investigation. The Jamestown Fire Department declared the fire out on Friday, November 18, two days after the massive blaze resulted in response by 13 local fire companies. Officials … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU to Vote on Water, Wastewater Budgets
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' board meets today to vote on the water and wastewater budget. While there is no rate increase for 2023 for the Wastewater budget, the water division's proposed budget includes a 3% rate increase. The … [Read more...]
NYS Police Increasing Protection for LGBTQ, Jewish Communities Following Recent Threats
Following the mass shooting at a Colorado LGBTQ club and recent threat to the Jewish community in New York State, Governor Kathy Hochul announced State Police will be increasing protection for communities against hate crimes. New York State Police … [Read more...]
Schuyler Out as Director of Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services
The head of the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is out as the County plans to reorganize the department Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced that Christine Schuyler would be departing as Director effective … [Read more...]
NYS Parks Department Reminds Snowmobilers That Trails Remain Closed
While this weekend's snowstorm may have brought multiple feet of snow to the region, the State Parks Department is reminding snowmobilers that trails remain closed. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Snowmobile Bureau said … [Read more...]
HRC Building Remains Closed this Week in Mayville
The upper floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville remain closed this week. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors are closed as repairs continue following a water line break in the … [Read more...]
Plans For Two Emergency Homeless Shelters Coming Together in Jamestown
Plans for two emergency homeless shelters that will have a total of 30 beds are coming together in the City of Jamestown. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said a third round of meetings on homelessness in the city took place Thursday between community … [Read more...]
Upper Floors of Hall R. Clothier Building to Remain Closed through Nov. 18
While repairs are continuing at the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville, several floors continue to remain closed to the public. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said the second, third, and fourth floors will be continue to be closed … [Read more...]
Construction on $700,000 Playground at Hartley Park Underway in Lakewood
Construction is underway for a new $700,000 playground at Hartley Park in the village of Lakewood. The new playground replaces a structure that had been deteriorating, with parts of the structure having to be removed in recent years due to being … [Read more...]
