Summer day camp is returning for Girl Scouts in the Jamestown area. Girl Scouts of Western New York along with the Friends of Horton Hill announced that the camp will be available this summer for the first time in more than a decade. The camp … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown DOD Annual Action Plan Walking Tour for April 9 Postponed
The walking tour planned for Saturday as part of public input on the City of Jamestown's Annual Action Plan has been postponed due to anticipated inclement weather. The Jamestown Department of Development said in a release they will announce a new … [Read more...]
BPU Yard Waste Site Reopens Saturday, April 9
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site reopens Saturday, April 9. The hours of the Yard Waste Site this year will be 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays from April 9 through November 12; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays … [Read more...]
NY Post: Hochul, State Lawmakers Fail To Reach Budget Deal Wednesday
The New York Post reports Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers failed to strike a budget deal on New York's overdue 2023 fiscal plan Wednesday. Lawmakers are looking to add another $4 billion in additional spending to Hochul’s record $216 … [Read more...]
NPR: House Votes to Hold Trump Aides Peter Navarro, Dan Scavino in Contempt
NPR reports the U.S. House voted Wednesday to hold former Trump White House aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino in criminal contempt of Congress after they defied subpoenas from the select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the … [Read more...]
YWCA’s Stand Against Racism Challenge is Underway
The YWCA's Stand Against Racism Challenge is now underway. YWCA Social Justice & Equity Director Alize Scott said the 21-day challenge is a great for people who are just starting their journey in learning more about racial equity and social … [Read more...]
State DEC Asks People to Take Down Bird Feeders, Secure Garbage to Avoid Conflict with Bears
As black bears start to emerge from their dens for Spring, people are reminded to take down their bird feeders and secure garbage to avoid potential conflicts. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Hurst … [Read more...]
New York Daily News: State Legislators May Begin Voting on State Budget Wednesday
State legislators may begin voting on parts of the state budget Wednesday. The New York Daily News reports the budget is expected to exceed Governor Kathy Hochul’s initial $216 billion ask. Insiders said both the Assembly and the Senate were … [Read more...]
Borello Joins Lawsuit Against Gov. Hochul, State Dept. of Health
State Senator George Borrello is part of a lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Department of Health over a proposed regulation regarding isolation and quarantining. The lawsuit filed in Cattaraugus County Supreme Court is in … [Read more...]
CASA of Chautauqua has Kicked Off Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign
CASA of Chautauqua has kicked off its Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Throughout the month of April, CASA of Chautauqua is inviting the public to join the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign, which … [Read more...]
