The New York State COVID-19 case tracker reported 400 new cases of the virus for the week of May 8 through May 14 in Chautauqua County. These case reports do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Market Hoping to Create Food Action Plan, Requests ARP Funding
The Jamestown Public Market is requesting funding from the City to create a Food Action Plan and "Jamestown's Kitchen." Market Director Linnea Carlson said for the last four years the market has operated as a food system and food advocacy … [Read more...]
BPU Conducting Quarterly Sprinkler Inspection on Jackson Ave. Friday
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be conducting its quarterly fire sprinkler system inspection at the 101 Jackson Avenue warehouse in Celoron beginning around 9 a.m. Friday, May 20. Water on Friday in Celoron and west toward Lakewood … [Read more...]
President Biden Speaks In Buffalo Following Mass Shooting
"White Supremacy is a poison. It's a poison.." That statement came from President Joe Biden during a visit to Buffalo Tuesday following a racially motivated mass shooting in a predominantly Black part of the city that left 10 people dead on … [Read more...]
2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Propositions All Pass
The 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget and propositions all passed in Tuesday's public vote. The unofficial vote had the $93.8 million spending plan passing 359 to 53. The proposition to establish a $5 million Capital Improvement Reserve fund … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Tim Hortons Site Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed an initial site plan for a new Tim Horton's on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the 880 square foot building at 1515 Washington Street will be the first of its kind in the United … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street
The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]
City Proposes Two Home Improvement Rebate Programs
The City is proposing two additional home improvement programs that would be funded with $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds. Mayoral Executive Assistant Zach Altschuler presented a proposal to City Council members Monday night on two … [Read more...]
Jamestown Rebels Sold, Relocating to New Jersey
The Jamestown Rebels hockey franchise has been sold and will relocate to New Jersey. The North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced that the Jamestown Rebels agreed to sell their NAHL membership to HSG Hockey LLC. The team will be relocated to … [Read more...]
President Biden, First Lady to Visit Buffalo to Meet with Shooting Victims’ Families
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with the families of victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at a grocery store. WBFO reports the trip comes three days after a gunman opened fire in a Tops Friendly … [Read more...]
