Hunting seasons for squirrel and Canada goose has begun in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the early hunting season is designed to "reduce or stabilize wildlife populations in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
BPU Closed Labor Day, Garbage Collection Days Altered Due to Holiday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of Labor Day. In addition, garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday. Monday’s garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday, … [Read more...]
FDA Authorizes New COVID-19 Booster
The Food and Drug Administration authorized reformulated versions of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines that aim to protect against the omicron variant. The new shots target both the original strain of the coronavirus and the omicron … [Read more...]
NYS Concealed Weapons Carry Law Goes Into Effect September 1
New York State's new concealed weapons carry law goes into effect today along with other new gun control measures. On Wednesday, a U.S. District judge in Syracuse rejected a request by Gun Owners of America Inc. and others for an order to halt the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes District-Wide Safety Plan
The Jamestown School Board passed a new district-wide safety plan at its meeting Tuesday. New York State requires all school districts adopt a safety plan. School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said School Safety Advisor Brad Meyers did … [Read more...]
NYSUT Task Force Calls for Proactive School Safety Measures
The New York State United Teacher's union task force has released a report calling for proactive school safety measures as disruptive and violent episodes in the classroom become commonplace. The task force said in the report that the key areas … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Sundquist Named Chautauqua County Court Examiner
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has been named the Chautauqua County Court Examiner by the State Fourth Appellate Division. In New York State, a judge will appoint a guardian under Article 81 to manage the personal finances or personal needs of an … [Read more...]
Volunteers Needed for Spring Street Garage Community Paint Day
Volunteers are being sought for a Community Paint Day of the Spring Street Parking Garage in downtown Jamestown. The day is being held in partnership between the City and artist Molly Strong. Strong was awarded a $5,000 grant to install a mural … [Read more...]
WRFA-LP to Present Weekly Local News Reports in Spanish Starting in September
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA Radio will be providing a weekly, Spanish-language newscast to its listening audience starting in September 2022. The weekly WRFA News "en Español" report will be broadcast Saturdays at 8 a.m. on 107.9 FM in Jamestown - … [Read more...]
Attendance, Grades Up for Students Referred to JPS Community Navigators
Attendance and course grades went up for students referred to Community Navigators in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Community Navigator Carmen Perez and JPS Coordinator of Student Support Services and Equity Tamu Graham-Reinhardt … [Read more...]
