State Senator George Borrello voted against the Senate’s One-House Budget proposal on Monday. Borrello said in a release that the Senate's proposal has, "an unsustainable level of spending - 11 percent higher than last year’s record-breaking … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
SUNY Fredonia to Receive Funding for Child Care Center
SUNY Fredonia is among other SUNY campuses receiving funding for a child care center. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the initiative, which includes the distribution of $4.5 million in federal and state funding. The monies will support current … [Read more...]
Cummins Donates $5,000 to Jamestown Public Schools for Sensory Equipment
Cummins has donated a $5,000 grant to Jamestown Public Schools to purchase sensory equipment for Fletcher and Love Elementary Schools. In 2020, JHS received their first Cummins grant to obtain sensory equipment that is currently being used by … [Read more...]
NYS to Begin $4.7 Million Road Construction on Washington Street, Fairmount Avenue
New York State will be starting a $4.7 million road construction project in Jamestown. New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said the project will rehabilitate State Route 430/Washington Street, from … [Read more...]
Eight Former County Executives Recognized at Robert H. Jackson Center
The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
Proposal by State Senator Borrello to Eliminate Farm Laborer Wage Board Fails
A proposal by State Senator George Borrello to eliminate the Farm Laborer Wage Board and keep the farm labor overtime threshold at the 60-hour level failed on the Senate floor. Borrello said in a statement, "The farmers I’ve spoken with in my … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position
The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Chamber ‘Salute to the Finest’ Awards Ceremony Tonight
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce's "Salute to the Finest" award ceremony is tonight. The event pays tribute to local businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the local community through service, filling vital needs, … [Read more...]
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NYS
Farmers and people with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses will be given priority in cannabis sale permits in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this as part of the "Seeding Opportunity Initiative" Thursday. This farm-to-store … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Touts Local Projects in $1.5 Trillion Omnibus Passed by Congress
Congressman Tom Reed touted local projects in the $1.5 trillion omnibus bill passed in the House Wednesday. The House voted in a bipartisan manner to approve the massive spending package to keep the federal government open along with $13.6 billion … [Read more...]
