Jamestown City Council will review a resolution at its work session to use $3.2 million of American Rescue Plan funds to hire three Jamestown Police officers and four Jamestown firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness month in Chautauqua County. Tapestry Resilience Initiative Project Coordinator and Director Rachel Ludwig said it's a great time to talk about mental health in an open way just like the way people talk about physical … [Read more...]
Paint Disposal Program Underway in NYS
A new paint collection program is underway in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said the Post-consumer Paint Collection Program will make it easier for households and businesses to safely dispose of leftover … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Urges Caution as Statewide Burn Ban Ends
While New York State's annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning ended May 14, the State DEC is still urging caution. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "The risk of wildfires remains … [Read more...]
Pollinator Habitat Workshop to be Held at JCC
A workshop on creating a pollinator habitat will be held Tuesday, May 17 at Jamestown Community College. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Pat Martonis will present the program from 6:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]
President Biden Marks ‘Tragic Milestone’ of 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the "tragic milestone" of 1 million American lives lost to COVID-19, calling each death an "irreplaceable loss." USA Today reports Biden directed flags on government buildings to be flown at half-staff for … [Read more...]
Hospitalizations, New COVID-19 Cases Up in Chautauqua County
Hospitalizations and case numbers due to COVID-19 continue to rise in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 11 people in the hospital due to COVID on May 11th. That's up 3 people from last week. The seven day average … [Read more...]
Judge Releases Trump From Contempt Order, Orders to Pay $110,000 Fine
A New York judge has released former President Donald Trump from a judicial order holding him in contempt of court on the condition that he pay a $110,000 fine. Politico reports Trump, whose business dealings are under a civil investigation by the … [Read more...]
JCC Alumnus and Ecology, Biology Professor Keynote Speaker for JCC Graduation
Jamestown Community College's virtual commencement ceremony will feature an ecology and evolutionary biology professor who also is a JCC alumnus as its keynote speaker. Dr. Colin Kremer is an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology … [Read more...]
Humane Society Holding ‘Pawp-Up’ Adoption Event
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a special adoption Pawp-Up Saturday for active and retired Military. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Runnings, located at 720 Fairmount Avenue . Those with Military I.D. will … [Read more...]
