The City of Jamestown will receive $1.2 million for upgrades to the Chadakoin River Basin through the State's Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The state funding of $1,280,661 will be used to design and construct enhancements along … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JPS Increasing Safety Measures After Persell Student Struck by Car
Jamestown Public Schools are stepping up traffic safety procedures after a Persell Middle School student was struck by a car on Hazeltine Avenue Tuesday morning. Jamestown Public Schools said in a release that the student was transported to the … [Read more...]
City Council Receives New Prioritized American Rescue Plan Funding Requests
Jamestown City Council has received a new prioritized list from City Departments on how they wish to spend American Rescue Plan funds. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said when it comes to the new list ranking departments' top priorities, the Police … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislature to Vote on Fee Increases, CARTS Grant, ARP Spending
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote Wednesday night on increasing landfill and transfer station user fees, a $1.5 million grant for CARTS, as well as several amendments for American Rescue Plan funded projects. The Legislature also will … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports Each Receive $790,000 Under Infrastructure Bill
The Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports will both receive $790,000 under the recently passed Federal Infrastructure bill. Congressman Tom Reed announced the allocation that is part of $937-million dollars in funding to airports in New York … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Arts Organizations Receive $129,000 in Arts Grants
Arts organizations in Chautauqua County will receive $129-thousand dollars in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. NYSCA's Round Three grants include Support for Organizations, Support for Artists, Special Opportunities, and … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides 2 Vetoes, 4 Vetoes to Restore Over $25k in Budget Funding Stays Intact
Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Block NYS Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court refused again on Monday to block New York's vaccine mandate for health care workers. The vote was 6 to 3. NPR reports this was the second time the court has refused to block such a state vaccine mandate for health care … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded $3 million grant, almost $2 million in financing for Fredonia Water System
Chautauqua County has been awarded a $3 million grant and almost $2 million in financing for the Village of Fredonia's water system. The state Environmental Facilities Corporation board approved the funds as part of more than $115 million for … [Read more...]
Lily Dale Assembly Recommended for State and National Registers of Historic Places
The Lily Dale Assembly has been recommended by the State Board for Historic Preservation to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The religious camp community is one of 21 properties recommended for the designation. Once … [Read more...]
