Jamestown City Council will revisit a couple requests to add American Rescue Plan funds to housing and business initiatives at its work session tonight. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to create a permanent 19A Homeownership … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Institution Week Seven Examines Living Spaces, Changing Housing Market
Chautauqua Institution's week seven will examine living spaces and the changing housing market. The 10:45 lecture series will focus on “More than Shelter: Redefining the American Home.” The 2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series tackles a similar topic … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA Announces 2022 Women of Achievement Award Recipients
The Jamestown YWCA has announced the recipients of the 2022 Women of Achievement awards. The awards honor women whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements have worked to enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the empowerment of women … [Read more...]
NYS Police Report 104% Increase in Gun Seizures this Year
New York State Police are reporting a 104% increase in gun seizures this year. So far this year, State Police have seized 795 guns, compared with the 389 guns seized over the same period last year. Overall, 3,166 gun seizures have been reported … [Read more...]
‘Ronnie’s Way’ Event to Benefit Infinity Program Founder Ron Graham
A benefit to help a Jamestown man who has had a lasting impact on music in the area will take place Saturday, August 6. The fundraiser, Ronnie's Way 5k, is in honor of Ron Graham who has been diagnosed with stage-four gastroesophageal cancer and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
The Jamestown Public Market will join markets across the country to celebrate National Farmer's Market Week starting Sunday, August 7. Market Director Linnea Carlson said Mayor Eddie Sundquist will mark celebrations at the market on Saturday, … [Read more...]
2022 Vintage Book and Paper Show Takes Place August 6 in Mayville
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...]
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...]
