Jamestown City Council will review resolutions for a rental rehabilitation program, funding for the West Third Street redesign, and upgrades to the Spring Street ramp at its work session Monday night. One resolution is to allocate $1.227 million … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Gov. Hochul Is Backing Changes to Bail Reforms
Governor Kathy Hochul is backing a series of changes to the state’s 2019 bail reforms. The Gothamist reports Hochul sent a 10-point public safety plan to the state Legislature last week that, among other measures, would allow judges to set bail … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Combating Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of laws to combat sexual harassment and discrimination. The legislation establishes a toll free confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment.It also includes the State and all public … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Safety Village, Jamestown Fire Dept. Receive Grant for Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Alarms
The Chautauqua Safety Village and the Jamestown Fire Department have received a $2,000 grant to help give away smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to county residents. The money is coming from the Lake Shore Savings Bank Community Reinvestment Fund … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center to Open Exhibit on Carl Reiner in July
The National Comedy Center will open a multi-media exhibit on Carl Reiner on July 1, 2022. The exhibit, titled "Keep Laughing," will showcase hundreds of never-before-seen archival materials spanning Reiner’s seven decades as a writer, director, … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs New Executive Order Restricting Business with Russia
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new executive order banning State agencies and public authorities from doing business with companies that have continued to do business in Russia. Hochul had previously signed an executive order banning state … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Human Services Committee Approves $2 Million Grant for Fellowship Program
The County Legislature's Human Services Committee approved a $2 million grant to hire fellows to work with the County Health Department. Department of Health and Human Services Director Christine Schuyler said the two-year grant is through the … [Read more...]
Local Businesses Saved $30,290 in Permit Fees So Far Under County Program
Local businesses have already saved $30,290 under Chautauqua County's Environmental Health Permit Fee Relief program. The program, funded using American Rescue Plan monies, is operated out of the County Department of Health and Human Services. … [Read more...]
State to Distribute 20 Million COVID-19 At Home Tests this Spring
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that more than 20 million COVID-19 over-the-counter tests will be distributed across the state this Spring. Hochul said, "As we've seen throughout the pandemic, test kits are a critical tool in the fight to stop … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities’ Appeal Reaches $5 Million Mark
Catholic Charities of Buffalo's Annual Appeal has reached the $5 million mark. Appeal officials announced the annual campaign has raised $5,115,517 which is 53.8% of the $9.5 million goal. The annual Appeal, which continues through the end of … [Read more...]
