UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Low-Income Families Enrolled in Energy Affordability Program to Receive Utility Bill Credit
Low-Income families in New York State enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program will receive a credit on electric and gas utility bills in August. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the vast majority of $567 million dedicated to help … [Read more...]
SUNY Board of Trustees Approve $113 to Help Increase Enrollment
The State University of New York Board of Trustees has approved $113 million in funding intended to increase enrollment on campuses and support college completion rates. Included in the $113 million is $60 million to be distributed across SUNY's … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment of New HR Director
The Jamestown Board of Education has approved the appointment of Renee Garrett as the new Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Garrett will take over the position from John Panebianco, who is retiring. Most recently, Mrs. Garrett was … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice Names Mike Testa as New CEO
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care has announced that Mike Testa has been appointed as their new CEO. Testa will succeed Kris Brombacher, who served as interim CEO during the search and who will continue as Vice President of Clinical Services. … [Read more...]
County Legislature Adopts 19-Member Reapportionment Plan, Approves Creation of Landfill Commission
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 19-district reapportionment map, but voted down sending it to referendum in November. A local law establishing a 17-district map failed in a vote of 3 to 14 with Legislators John Penhollow and Paul … [Read more...]
Children of Carl Reiner Attend Ribbon Cutting of Exhibit on Acclaimed Comedian at National Comedy Center
The children of Carl Reiner were in Jamestown Wednesday to cut the ribbon a exhibit honoring his work at the National Comedy Center. Actor and Director Rob Reiner, Writer Annie Reiner, and Artist Lucas Reiner were joined by Comedy Center Executive … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves Loans for New Brewery in Westfield
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved loans for a new brewery in Westfield. The board approved two Al Tech Revolving Loans for 3811 Holdings, LLC which is doing business as Ghostfish Brewing Company East. The first … [Read more...]
Hydropower Allocation Could Lead to New Jobs, Investments by Battery Developer in Jamestown Area
A hydropower allocation should help portable lithium-ion battery developer, Electrovaya, expand and create 100 jobs in the Greater Jamestown area. The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved Tuesday a more than 1.5-megawatt low-cost … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Reapportionment Maps, New District 10 Legislator
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on two proposals for reapportionment at its monthly meeting tonight. On the agenda are a local law setting new legislative districts at 17, which is a decrease from the current 19 district map. The other … [Read more...]
