The State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding folks to be on the look out for harmful algal blooms and to report any they might see. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett said, "As we enter the warmer months, New … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
CDC Approves COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids 6 Months-5 Years
NPR reports that providers across the country can start vaccinating kids ages 6 months to 5 years against COVID-19 as early as this week after regulators cleared the final authorization steps on Saturday. An independent panel of advisers to the … [Read more...]
Formation of Coalition to Address Racism and Social Injustice in Chautauqua County Announced
The formation of the Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition was announced at this weekend's Juneteenth celebrations. The coalition is made up of 17 organizations and businesses and is aimed at pursuing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Highlights $125 Million Investment in Early Childhood Education, Childcare
Governor Kathy Hochul is highlighting a $125 million investment in early childhood education as part of the 2023 state budget. The enacted budget uses the investment to expand access to full-day pre-K for four-year-old children, creating … [Read more...]
Summer Playground Program to Return to Jamestown Parks
The Jamestown Parks and Rec's Summer Playground Program returns this season after being on hiatus for two years due to the Pandemic. The program will take place at two playground sites that will rotate between Jackson-Taylor Park on Tuesday and … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Proposing Prohibiting Use of Glyphosate Pesticide on State Property
The State DEC is proposing prohibiting the use of the pesticide, glyphosate, on state property. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said the proposed regulation is to protect public health and environmental … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract, Approves Contract with Jamestown Principals Association
The Jamestown School Board voted Thursday to extend Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker's contract as well as approving a contract with the Jamestown Principals Association. School Board President Paul Abbott said the way Dr. Whitaker handled the … [Read more...]
Two Grant Programs for Jamestown Businesses Now Available
Two grant programs for businesses in the city of Jamestown are now available. The Jamestown Department of Development announced that the application process for the Information Technology Upgrades grant and the Downtown Small Business Evolution … [Read more...]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, Particularly Gonorrhea, On the Rise in Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting that sexually transmitted infections are on the rise with gonorrhea rates being of particular concern. From January through April 2022, there were 96 reported cases of gonorrhea in Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Celebrations Take Place June 17-19 in Jamestown
Three days of Juneteenth celebrations in Jamestown begin today. Juneteenth recognizes when enslaved people living in Galveston, Texas, learned of their emancipation approximately 2.5 years after the Civil War ended. On June 19, 1865, enslaved … [Read more...]
