The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Rebecca Voty has been promoted to the position of Director of Member Services. Becky has been with the Chamber for over seven years and has served throughout that time as office … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Firefighter’s Union Issues Response to Contract Rejection by City Council
The Jamestown Firefighter's Union issued a response to Jamestown City Council voting down their contractual agreement. The statement from Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin raises concerns over the … [Read more...]
Fourth State Appellate Court Dismisses Appeals by Ellicott in BPU Annexation Case
The Fourth State Appellate Court has ruled in favor of the City of Jamestown in regards to appeals filed by the Town of Ellicott in the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' annexation case. Attorneys for the town of Ellicott argued in Appellate … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation for New Congressional, Legislative Districts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the legislation creating new Congressional and Legislative districts in New York. However, legal challenges are already being filed in court. New York State of Politics reports the suit filed in state Supreme … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls for Silos to be Bridged in Substance Abuse, Mental Health Care
Congressman Tom Reed said silos in substance abuse and mental health care need to be bridged. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the Ways and Means Committee heard from a panel on Wednesday about how the Pandemic has exacerbated the crisis in … [Read more...]
BPU Issues Garbage, Recycling Bin Guidelines for Winter
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities are issuing guidelines for where to place garbage and recycling bins during the winter season. Customers are requested to shovel a space on the terrace or right-of-way for their garbage … [Read more...]
New COVID Cases Drop By Over 600 for Last Week
Cases of COVID-19 dropped by over 600, with 1,026 new cases being reported in Chautauqua County for the week of January 23 through 29. There have been 25,557 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Pandemic. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Congressional Redistricting Map
The State Senate and Assembly passed the New York State Congressional redistricting map on Wednesday. Wednesday’s vote comes after the Independent Redistricting Commission, comprised of five Democrats and five Republicans, failed to present one … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Talks to Overhaul Electoral Count Act Underway in Congress
Bipartisan talks to overhaul the Electoral Count Act are underway in Congress. The Washington Post reports the efforts began after former president Donald Trump issued a statement saying vice president Mike Pence could have "overturned" the 2020 … [Read more...]
VITA Income Tax Appointments Now Available in Chautauqua County
VITA Income Tax appointments are now available in Chautauqua County. The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Executive Director Amy Rohler said the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program was created by Congress about 50 years ago, "It was … [Read more...]
