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...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
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...]
City Turning Chadakoin River Green Saturday
The City of Jamestown will hold its annual “Turn the River Green” event this Saturday. The event will take place, rain or shine, at 11:00 a.m. on the Jamestown Riverwalk. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, along with the assistance from a … [Read more...]
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Requests ‘No Fly Zone,’ More Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy requested a "No Fly Zone" over Ukraine in addition to more sanctions on Russia in a virtual address to the U.S. Congress Wednesday. Zelenskyy thanked President Joe Biden for the relief aid the U.S. has … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Says ‘No Fly Zone’ in Ukraine Should be Part of ‘Toolbox’
Congressman Tom Reed, who watched Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's address, said while he's not an outright advocate for a "No Fly Zone," it needs to be part of the "toolbox" in dealing with Russia. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the video … [Read more...]
State Audit: State Department of Health Unprepared to Respond to Disease Outbreak
An audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli states the New York State Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks in nursing homes even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. DiNapoli said a lack of funding for … [Read more...]
