Chautauqua County is one of 21 counties under a drought watch in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul directed the State Department of Environmental Conservation to issue the watch after consulting with the State Drought Management Task Force and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NY Attorney General Urges Those Deceived By Cryptocurrency to Contact OAG Office
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging any New Yorkers deceived by cryptocurrency platforms to contact the Office of the Attorney General. According to the OAG, "many high-profile cryptocurrency businesses have frozen customer … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Returns to Jamestown This Week
After the pandemic kept it on hold for two years, the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival returns to Jamestown this week. The festival kicks off Wednesday and continues through Sunday, August 7. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey … [Read more...]
Mobile App for NYS Parks Includes Updated Wayfinding Information
A mobile app for New York State Parks has updated wayfinding information. The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced its Parks Explorer mobile app has been updated to better orient visitors and provide helpful … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Disaster Emergency in Monkeypox Outbreak
Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order enables the state to respond more swiftly to the outbreak and allows health care professionals to take additional … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s First Online Tax Auction Deemed a Success
Chautauqua County's first online tax auction has been deemed a success. County Director of Real Property Services Kim Meleen said the tax auction took place online from July 9 through 22, "We hadn't done an auction in three years due to COVID, so … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week Six: ‘After Dark: The World of Nighttime’
Chautauqua Institution's week six will focus on “After Dark: The World of Nighttime.” This week's speakers will examine the mysteries, terrors, beauty and potential of the world that exists after the sun goes down each day. Acclaimed guests this … [Read more...]
TCC Giving Away Almost 2,000 Backpacks with School Supplies at Community Picnics
The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks for a ninth year at community picnic events in August. Volunteers helped assemble the backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given away at … [Read more...]
United Way Announces 2022 Campaign Co-Chairs
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced the three co-chairs of their 2022 Fundraising Campaign. Heather Turner, Denise Heppeler, and Danielle Stone will lead this year's campaign, which will kick September 22. This year's goal … [Read more...]
State DEC Encouraging New Yorkers to Take Part in Annual Wild Turkey Survey
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to take part in the State's annual survey of wild turkeys. Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Citizen scientists provide important data that helps our biologists examine … [Read more...]
