The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved incentives for ConnectGen Chautauqua County LLC’s South Ripley solar project. The 270 megawatt large-scale solar project will be located in South Ripley. The Project will include a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
United Way Celebrates Reaching $1.3 Million Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a virtual celebration Tuesday for reaching its 2021 campaign goal of $1.3 million. 2021 Campaign Chairs Christine and Mark Tarbrake announced the campaign slightly exceeded its goal by raising … [Read more...]
Mask Mandate Struck Down in Nassau County State Supreme Court
Nassau County State Supreme Court has struck down Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide mask mandate as unconstitutional. WETM reports Judge Thomas Rademaker wrote that the governor does not have the authority to impose the mandate since emergency … [Read more...]
Police Staffing, Use of JPD Officers at UPMC Discussed at City Council
Concerns over police staffing and use of police officers at UPMC were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Lieutenant Sam Piazza, speaking at privilege of the floor, said that 65 officers is full staffing for the … [Read more...]
Former NY Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Has Died
Former New York Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, one of the most powerful figures in state government for two decades before his conviction on corruption charges, has died in federal custody. He was 77. Silver died Monday, a person familiar with … [Read more...]
NYS Has Begun Accepting Income Tax Returns
New York State has begun accepting income tax returns. The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance states if your 2021 income is $73,000 or less, you can file both your federal and New York State returns at no cost through the Tax … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s Hosting LGBTQ Safe Zone Training January 25
St. Luke's Episcopal Church is hosting a Safe Zone Training for those wishing to support the LGBTQ+ community. The training is free and open to the public. It takes place at 7pm tonight and will be led by Prevention Works' LGBTQ Liaison and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections are looking for poll workers as part of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. Chautauqua County Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram are asking all registered voters for help during … [Read more...]
State DEC, EPA Investigating Allen Street Industrial Property
An Allen Street industrial property in danger of collapsing is also under investigation by the State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency for contamination. The property is located at 1061 Allen Street is … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Equipment Purchase Requests, New SRO Request
Jamestown City Council will review $1.26 million in equipment purchases for DPW and Parks using American Rescue Plan funds at its work session tonight. One resolution call for replacing a salt spreader truck, a plow/dump truck, a street sweeper, … [Read more...]
