Congressman Tom Reed blamed federal policies for high gas prices during a visit to Bemus Point Thursday. Reed, speaking outside Bridgeview One Stop, said gas prices as high as $7 a gallon on the west coast to well over $4 a gallon here in Western … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Neighborhood Public Input Sessions on Jamestown’s CDBG/HOME Action Plan Begins March 26
The City of Jamestown will begin a series of neighborhood workshops this weekend to gather input for its Annual Action Plan. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride to Discuss June Pride Event at Community Meeting March 25
The Jamestown Pride Festival will be returning to downtown Jamestown on Saturday, June 11. The event for the LGBTQ+ community, sponsored by Evergreen Health, will feature entertainment, food, and education. The Pride Steering committee is … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA’s ‘Stand Against Racism Challenge’ Kicks Off April 4
The Jamestown YWCA's "Stand Against Racism Challenge" will kick off Monday, April 4. This year, YWCA will be investigating Critical Race Theory, Living Wage, Film and Television, and Reproductive Justice. Participants will be able to download an … [Read more...]
Man Dies in Gerry House Fire
A man died in a house fire in the town of Gerry early Thursday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office said the Gerry Fire Department responded to a house fire at 4200 Route 380 in the town of Gerry at 2:42 a.m. yesterday. While … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on $750,000 Roof & Lateral Sewer Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council will be voting on a resolution to use American Rescue Plan funds for a Roof and Lateral Sewer Improvement Program. Council President Tony Dolce said economic development and housing programs that were proposed to be funded … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Resolution Regarding Wastewater Surveillance Program
A resolution regarding a Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program passed 16 to 2 in the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. Legislator and County Board of Health member Liz Rankin said the program is not mandated and the county had … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Proposal to Replenish Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Congressman Tom Reed is supporting a bipartisan proposal to reestablish and replenish a Restaurant Revitalization Fund to the tune of $60 billion. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the fund, established under COVID relief, will go directly to … [Read more...]
Wegmans Issues Recall for Possible Listeria Contamination in Packaged Pre-Cut Fruit
Wegmans has issued a recall of select pre-cut fruit due to possible listeria contamination. The products affected include Wegmans watermelon chunks, pineapple spears, cantaloupe spears, and melon trio. Wegmans says all products may be returned … [Read more...]
JCC to Offer Free Presentation on Ida Tarbell and Lucille Ball
Author Kathleen Brady will present “History Made in Chautauqua County: How Ida Tarbell and Lucille Ball Changed America'' at Jamestown Community College. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 in the Sheldon Center Room … [Read more...]
