The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the new omicron boosters for kids as young as age 5. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky signed off on the shots Wednesday, just hours after the Food and Drug Administration authorized … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Home Care Aides Getting Minimum Wage Increase
Home care aides are getting a minimum wage increase in New York State. The State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced that effective October 1, 2022, the minimum wage for home care aides has been increased to $17.00 per hour in New York City, … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Receives $214,000 Grant for Library Renovations
The James Prendergast Library has received a nearly $215,000 grant for renovations at the library. State Senator George Borrello announced the Prendergast Library was awarded the funding from the state Public Library Construction Grants. He … [Read more...]
Virtual Public Meeting on County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Set for Oct. 17
A virtual public meeting on Chautauqua County's Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan will be held Monday, October 17. Chautauqua County received a Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to … [Read more...]
Village of Sherman Selected for Wastewater Infrastructure Asset Management Program
The Village of Sherman is one of 27 municipalities in New York State selected to be part of a program that maintains and upgrades essential wastewater infrastructure systems. Governor Kathy Hochul announced funding for the program totals $10 … [Read more...]
Jamestown AM Rotary Holding Annual Bill Briggs-Tim Grace Fundraiser for Youth Programming
The Annual Bill Briggs-Tim Grace Memorial Football Party to benefit youth programming in Chautauqua County will be held Sunday, October 16. The Greater Jamestown AM Rotary is hosting the event at Ellicottville Brewing Company in Bemus … [Read more...]
Appellate Court Grants NYS Request To Keep Concealed Carry Act In Effect During Appeals Process
An appellate court has granted New York State's request to allow the new Concealed Carry gun law to remain in effect as it appeals a decision by a federal judge that temporarily blocked parts of the measure. State Attorney General Letitia James … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded Over $500,000 in Federal Homeland Security, Counter-Terrorism, Emergency Preparedness Grants
Chautauqua County has been awarded over half a million dollars in federal Homeland Security, counter-terrorism, and emergency preparedness grants. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding for local municipalities and counties to enhance their … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski to Hold Town Hall Meetings Across 23rd Congressional District
Representative Joe Sempolinski will be holding town hall meetings in each of the 11 counties of the current 23rd Congressional district. Sempolinski, in his weekly media call, said the town hall for Chautauqua County will be held at 8:00 a.m., … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Striders, Infinity Performing Arts Co-Founder Ron Graham Honored
Co-founder of Chautauqua Striders and the Infinity Performing Arts Program, Ron Graham, was recognized at the Robert H. Jackson Center Wednesday. Chautauqua County Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Randy Anderson said Graham has become an … [Read more...]
