Following questions from over a dozen people at a public hearing on the expansion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved three resolutions related to extending the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District to include the rest of the west side of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Narrows Down Maps Being Considered to Two
The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has narrowed down possible new district maps to two versions that have 6 wards each. Jamestown City Council President and Reapportionment member Tony Dolce said the map that changes districts the least in … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]
Three JHS Students Awarded Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship
Three Jamestown High School students are the recipients of the 2022 Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship. Graduating seniors Andrew Edwards, Asa Perez, and Sabion Taylor were selected as award recipients. Each year the proceeds of the … [Read more...]
Minority-Led Team Chosen to Manage $200 Million New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the team chosen to manage a $200 million fund to support social equity in the cannabis industry. Social Equity Impact Ventures, LLC, a minority-led investment team, will sponsor and manage the New York Social … [Read more...]
Site Plan Approved for new Tim Horton’s on Washington Street
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plans for a new Tim Horton's store on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the store, located at 1505 Washington Street, will be the first double drive-thru in Jamestown, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Greg Rabb Steps Down
The Jamestown Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday was Greg Rabb's last as a member and as its Chair. Rabb said one of the things he was proud of during his time on the Planning Commission was passing the city's award winning Urban Design Plan … [Read more...]
Americold Facility Construction Complete, Will Create 60 Jobs
The new Americold facility in the town of Dunkirk will create 60 jobs. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Americold has completed construction of a 181,000-square-foot cold storage distribution facility on approximately 28 acres. The $41 … [Read more...]
Police Looking for Driver of Van Involved in Fiery Crash on Route 20 in Sheridan
Sheriff's Deputies are looking for the driver of a van involved in a fiery crash on Route 20 that shut down the Thruway on Tuesday in the town of Sheridan. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said a van traveling on Route 20 lost its wheel, … [Read more...]
County Health Department Raising Awareness about Bats and Rabies
The Chautauqua County Health Department is raising awareness of the potential exposure to rabies from bats. Bats are one of the most frequently reported rabid animals that people and pets come in contact with. The Chautauqua County Environmental … [Read more...]
