Trout fishing season kicks off Friday, April 1 in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said April 1 marks the end of catch-and-release-only and the start of harvest season. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said spring … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
AP: FDA Authorizes Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Booster for Age 50 And Up
The Associated Press reports the Food and Drug Administration has authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older. The FDA's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group at least four months … [Read more...]
Over $270,000 Awarded by HUD for Local Homeless Housing, Service Programs in County
Over $270,000 has been awarded in Chautauqua County for local homeless housing and service programs by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will receive $180,710 and the Dunkirk Housing Authority … [Read more...]
Kendra’s Law to Be Expanded Under Proposed Legislation in State Senate
Proposed legislation in the State Senate would expand the scope of Kendra's Law and broaden the standard for involuntary hospitalization of the most severely mentally ill. State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring the legislation with … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Mobile Crisis Unit is Up and Running
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene's new Mobile Crisis Unit is now up and running in the County. The Mobile Crisis Unit is a part of the forensics team that also includes the Mobile Transition Team and Peer Support. County … [Read more...]
JHS After Graduation Committee Holds Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
A Chicken Dinner fundraiser for the Jamestown High School After Graduation Party will take place this Thursday. The Jamestown High School After Graduation will host the dinner in front of the high school Thursday, March 31 from 3:30 to 6:00 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Promises ‘More Is To Come’ After Approving Over $2 Million in ARP Projects
Jamestown City Council members promised "more is to come" after approving over $2 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects Monday night. While Council members Regina Brackman and Andrew Faulkner voted no, all other council members approved … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
U.S. Marshalls Looking in Western New York for Missing Child
The United States Marshals Service in the Western District of New York is looking for a missing child that was taken from West Virginia. U.S. Marshals said 11-month-old Iris Chidester has been missing since February 15. She was taken by her … [Read more...]
$1.4 Billion Deal Announced for New Buffalo Bills Stadium in Orchard Park
A $1.4 billion deal has been announced for a new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park. The agreement between New York State, Erie County and the NFL's Buffalo Bills franchise includes a 30-year commitment for the Bills to remain in Buffalo. NFL … [Read more...]
