Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for volunteers for their 40th annual Snowflake Festival. The festival, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, will offer nature hikes, a bonfire with s’mores, demonstrations and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
President Biden May Break Up Build Back Better Act
President Joe Biden said he will likely have to break up his Build Back Better Act that invests in social programs and climate policy. Biden, in his first official press conference of the year, said he believes Congress can still pass parts of … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Allowing Remote Meetings by Government Bodies
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation last Friday extending the authorization for government bodies to hold remote meetings until the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. The bill extends previous modifications to the Open Meetings law and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Property Sale, Potters Terrace Site Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the sale of a city owned property on Lakeview Avenue as well as the site plan for Potters Terrace at its meeting Tuesday. The property located at 402 Lakeview Avenue was sold to the adjacent property … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Working On Multi-Year Financial Plan
The Jamestown Public School District is working on developing a multi-year financial plan. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry made a presentation to the School Board Tuesday on the plan. She said the district is in a much … [Read more...]
1,743 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths for Week of January 9-17, 2022
There were 1,743 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for January 9 through 17, bringing the total number since the beginning of the Pandemic to over 22,878. The Chautauqua County Health Department also reported 4 people died last week with … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Vote February 1 on New Mascot, Logo
The Jamestown School Board will vote at its February 1st meeting on the new mascot and logo for Jamestown High School. Board President Paul Abbott said he will present a resolution to accept the proposed change of the mascot to the "big cat" that … [Read more...]
Proposed $216.3 Billion State Budget Boosts School Aid, Provides Property Tax Relief
New York would boost state school aid, provide sweeping property tax relief and deliver bonuses to health care workers over the next year if lawmakers pass a $216.3 billion dollar budget outlined by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The Associated … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Believes State Needs Change in Direction
State Senator George Borrello said while a change in direction is needed to safeguard New York's future, he's encouraged by Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed budget. Borrello said in a statement that he's glad the budget, "...doesn’t rely on new … [Read more...]
Federal COVID-19 Test Kit Site Now Live
The website for the free COVID-19 test kits from the Federal Government is now live. Orders for up to four tests per household can be placed on the website - https://www.covidtests.gov/. The White House said tests will usually ship within seven … [Read more...]
