The New York State Budget established legislation that provides $1.445 billion in broadband initiatives. The Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act (WIRED Broadband Act) establishes a new Division of Broadband … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Legislature’s Democrats to File Resolution on Gas Sales Tax
Democratic Chautauqua County Legislators are expected to pre-file a resolution Friday morning to alleviate the sales tax on gas in the county. County Attorney Stephen Abdella informed the Legislature's Audit and Control Committee that he had been … [Read more...]
Missing Child Found in Stockton, Mother Arrested
A missing child from West Virginia has been found safe in Stockton, New York. The child's mother, Adrienne Marean, was also found and arrested in connection with the child’s disappearance. Police issued an arrest warrant on March 7 for Marean for … [Read more...]
Chautauqua, Brocton Receive Water Infrastructure Grants
The Town of Chautauqua and Village of Brocton each are receiving water infrastructure grants through the state Environmental Facilities Corporation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of $638 million in grants to municipalities and public … [Read more...]
Audubon Nature Center Holding Clean Up Day At Center
The Audubon Community Nature Center is holding an Earth Day weekend clean-up at the facility on Saturday, April 23. The event is family friendly and will include work projects such as sprucing up the gardens, working on the outdoor turtle … [Read more...]
JCC Juried Student Art and Design Exhibit Opens Friday, April 22
Jamestown Community College will host an opening reception and awards ceremony for JCC’s Juried Student Art and Design Exhibition Friday, April 22. The event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Weeks Gallery. The event is free and open … [Read more...]
U.S. Justice Dept. Files Appeal in Mask Mandate Overule for Public Transportation
NPR reports the U.S. Justice Department is appealing the ruling by a federal judge that voided the mask mandate for public transportation. DOJ spokesperson Anthony Coley said a notice of appeal had been filed in light of the determination by … [Read more...]
JLDC Reviews Funding Requests for Whirlybird Fest, International Ordnance Technologies
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation heard downtown programming funding requests for Whirlybird Festival and a loan request from International Ordnance Technologies at its monthly meeting Wednesday. IOT Owner and President Tammy Snyder … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Bill to Refund SUNY, CUNY Tuition for Students Dis-Enrolled Due to No Vaccination
State Senator George Borrello has introduced a bill to refund tuition to SUNY and CUNY students who had to leave school due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Borrello said SUNY gave students 35 days to get vaccinated or file for an … [Read more...]
Kiantone Business One of 52 in NYS Granted License to Grow Cannabis
A Kiantone business is one of 52 businesses granted a conditional license to grow cannabis in New York State. The ReLeaf Market, located on Foote Avenue Extension, got the news Thursday, April 14 from the state. Owner Kerry Trammel said one of the … [Read more...]
