Residents in the City of Jamestown can now sign up for its new alert system. Households will receive a postcard soon explaining how to sign up for alerts that can be sent by text message, email, or voice. Residents can choose which kind of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Leaf Collection in the City of Jamestown Begins Monday, October 31
Leaf collection will begin in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 31. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]
Grant Brings Indigenous Artists to Jamestown Community College
A two-year grant is bringing Indigenous artists to Jamestown Community College. Creatives Rebuild New York recently placed Native American artists Charity Jones and Kaycee Colburn as artists-in-residence for two years at the college. The … [Read more...]
City Puts NYS On Notice for Over Washington Street Road Reconstruction Project
Construction on Washington Street will not be completed this season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city received notice from New York State on the status of the project, "And, as a response to that, Jeff (Lehman) and his team have … [Read more...]
New United Way Grant Fund Created to Honor Vickye James
A new grant fund has been created at the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County in honor of former Board President Vickye James. James, who died in 2021, was a member of the Board of Directors of United Way for seven years and served as Board … [Read more...]
Humane Society Overloaded with Kittens, Holding Adoption Event Saturday
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a Pawp-Up adoption event Saturday to help deal with an overload of kittens. The event will take place from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Chautauqua Mall. The adoption fee will be $50 for one and $75 … [Read more...]
Fredonia Man Dies in Car Crash in Town of Pomfret
New York State Police are investigating a fatal one-car crash in the town of Pomfret. Police say 41-year old Mark Daniels of Fredonia was speeding on Route 20 when the car went off the road on a curve, striking a fence and tree stump, before … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Identify Human Remains Found Downtown
Jamestown Police have released the identity of the man whose body was discovered downtown Monday Afternoon. The victim, 51-year old Clarence Kelwaski of Jamestown, was found behind the 100 block of East Second Street. Kelwaski was reported … [Read more...]
City Receives $194,000 HUD Grant to Deal with Homelessness
The City of Jamestown has received a $194,000 HUD grant to help deal with homelessness issues. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, in his Mayor's report to City Council, said the city will have to develop a plan for use of the funds with U.S. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community College to Receive Funding to Expand Child Care Access
Jamestown Community College is set to receive state funding to expand child care access. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10.8 million to address child care deserts across SUNY campuses. This is the second phase of a broader initiative to ensure … [Read more...]
