The 2022 Vintage Book and Paper Show & Sale is returning this weekend at a new, larger location. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Chautauqua Suites on Route 394 in Mayville on Saturday, August 6. It will feature over 20 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
U.S. Route 20 Designated as ‘New York Medal of Honor Highway’
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation designating U.S. Route 20 as "New York Medal of Honor Highway." A portion of U.S. Route 20 will be further designated "The Disabled American Veterans - New York Medal of Honor Highway." Hochul said, … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Summer Playground Program Ends Today, Free Lunch Program Continues
Today is the last day for Jamestown's Summer Playground Program. The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department said while the playground program is ending today, August 5, that the summer feeding program through the Jamestown YMCA … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Receive $1.28 Million from NYS to Enhance Emergency Communications
Chautauqua County has been awarded $1,284,018 in state funding to enhance emergency communications. The funds are part of a combined $100 million in state funding being awarded to 57 counties and New York City as part of the Statewide … [Read more...]
Reconstruction of former Potter’s Terrace Park Underway
Construction is underway at the former Potter's Terrace Park on East Third Street in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse said Sivac Stone Masonry is working at moving stone and earth on the site, … [Read more...]
New Floral Shop Holds Grand Opening in Downtown Jamestown
A new floral shop celebrated its grand opening in downtown Jamestown Wednesday. Elected officials joined Owner and Florist LeAnn Sholl and Manager Danice Vogt for the opening of Bloom Buddies. Sholl says the full service shop always has a wide … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Joining Effort to Crack Down on Robocalls
The State Attorney General is joining an effort to crack down on robocalls. Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general to form a nationwide, bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Taskforce to investigate and take legal … [Read more...]
Five-Year Contract Ratified with Largest State Union
A 5-year contract with New York State's largest public-sector union has been ratified. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association, which includes 2% raises for the first two years and 3% for the … [Read more...]
Olympia Sports Closing All Stores, Including 2 in Chautauqua County
Olympia Sports is closing all its remaining stores, including two in Chautauqua County, by the end of September. Footwear News reports the Maine-based sports retailer confirmed that all 35 stores would close, and liquidation sale have already … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Proposing Legislation to Eliminate Farm Laborers Wage Board
State Senator George Borrello has proposed legislation that would eliminate the three-member Farm Laborers Wage Board. The Farm Laborers Wage Board was established as part of the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act (FLFPA) passed in … [Read more...]
