Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on the proposed homeless shelter for women to be located in downtown Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing Josiah Lamp said the facility, which will be able to shelter 18 women, would … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NY Attorney General James Encourages Businesses, Consumers To Protect Themselves from Cybersecurity Threats
State Attorney General Letitia James is providing warnings and tips to consumers and businesses to protect themselves against potential cybersecurity threats that may develop due to the crisis in Ukraine. While there is currently no active … [Read more...]
Residents Encouraged to Take Broadband Assessment Survey
Chautauqua County residents are being encouraged to take part in a Broadband Assessment Survey. The New York State Department of Public Service is mapping broadband infrastructure and is using the survey as a tool to study the reliability and … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $735,000 in ARPA-funded Projects, Hear Presentations on Homeless Shelter, West 3rd St Redesign
Jamestown City Council will review over $735,000 in American Rescue Plan projects including water main replacements and Fire Department upgrades at its work session. One resolution for $483,000 would replace water mains on May Street and Gwendolin … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds Bring Down Some Limbs, Cause Power Outages
Gusty winds caused some issues in the Jamestown area on Sunday. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities posted on social media that wind brought down a limb on Prospect Street between Prather and McKinley, causing a transformer to catch on fire. … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Launches Process to Crack Down on Illegal Price Gouging
The New York State Attorney General's office has launched a process to crack down on illegal price gouging. Attorney General Letitia James' office said Friday morning it is starting a new rule-making process to examine and address evidence that … [Read more...]
JCC’s Nursing Program Ranked Among Best in NYS
Jamestown Community College’s nursing program has been ranked among the best associate degree offerings in New York State. The Nursing Schools Almanac's annual rankings for 2021 placed JCC’s nursing degree at 25 out of 68 programs evaluated. … [Read more...]
‘Living Voices’ Program Returns to Robert H. Jackson Center
The Robert H. Jackson Center is bringing back its "Living Voices" program with performances scheduled for March and April. Center President Kristan McMahon said "Living Voices" has traditionally been focused toward school students, "And this year … [Read more...]
No Delay in Congressional, State Elections As Redistricting Lawsuit Heard in Court
A Stueben County Supreme Court Judge will not delay elections as a lawsuit over the state's redistricting process moves through courts. New York Daily News reports Judge Patrick McAllister said he will not make a ruling on whether to strike down … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed, Republicans Send Letter to Biden on Energy Policies
Congressman Tom Reed joined other Republicans in a letter to President Biden about energy policies. Reed said in a statement, "As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we … [Read more...]
