Jamestown City Council has approved the city moving forward with a pedestrian and traffic safety strategy. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city is applying for a federal grant to help create the Vision Zero Plan for the city, "It is essentially an … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua Institution, National Comedy Center Present Centennial Celebration of Carl Reiner Tonight
Chautauqua Institution, in partnership with the National Comedy Center, will mark the centennial year of late comedy legend Carl Reiner tonight at the Amphitheater. National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the program will … [Read more...]
Jamestown Municipal Band Performs ‘Children’s Concert’ Tonight
The Jamestown Municipal Band will play a "Children's Concert" at the Allen Park Bandshell tonight. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and will feature music from "The Madalorian," "How to Train Your Dragon," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Beauty … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Firefighter’s Contract, Appointment of New Comptroller
Jamestown City Council has approved a new contract with the Jamestown Firefighter's Union. This is the second time Council voted on a contract this year after voting down the one presented to them in January. Council President Tony Dolce said … [Read more...]
WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Monkeypox Outbreak
The World Health Organization has declared a global emergency over the monkeypox outbreak. Reueters reports the declaration is designed to trigger a coordinated international response and could unlock funding to collaborate on sharing vaccines and … [Read more...]
City Provides Webpage for Homeowners, Businesses Looking for ARPA Grant Applications
The City of Jamestown has a new web page for homeowners and businesses looking for American Rescue Plan Act funded grant applications. The new web page is https://www.jamestownny.gov/rescuegrants/ The information lists program eligibility … [Read more...]
County Holding Foster Parent Open House on Thursday, July 28
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is holding an open house for those interested in becoming foster parents. The event on Thursday, July 28 is being held in person from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Park United Methodist … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents Panel Discussion on Ukraine
The Robert H. Jackson Center in partnership with the Public International Law & Policy Group is holding a panel discussion on Ukraine this Thursday. The panel, "The Path and Obstacles to a Special Tribunal for Ukraine," will take place online … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Announces Director of Human Resources Selection
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announced his selection of Deborah Makowski as the new Chautauqua County Director of Human Resources. This appointment is subject to the confirmation of the Chautauqua County Legislature. If approved at the … [Read more...]
Missing Person in Boat Incident on Lake Erie Found
The body of the man who went missing after falling off a boat in Lake Erie two weeks ago has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports 70-year old Fred Forsythe Jr. of Coudersport, Pennsylvania was discovered on Friday in the … [Read more...]
