The Chautauqua Safety Village is holding a "Christmas In Whoville" night tonight. The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Safety Vilage on Route 394 in Ashville. It'll feature pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, a … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Statewide Mask Mandate Resumes Today, Rapid Testing Clinics Available in Jamestown
A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Act on Budget Vetoes
Jamestown City Council is holding a special voting session Monday night to deal with seven vetoes issued by Mayor Eddie Sundquist. Six of the vetoes by Sundquist are to restore budget cuts or eliminations made by Council, including - $18,538 for … [Read more...]
City Council to Review ARP Funding Master Plan, Resolutions Adding New Positions
Jamestown City Council will review a revised resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funding Master Plan as well as resolutions to add two new positions using ARP monies. Council will review the allocations recommended for … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Residents to Vote Tuesday on $18.2 million Capital Improvements Project
Residents in the Southwestern Central School District have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on an $18,237,000 Capital Improvements Project. District Superintendent Maureen Donahue said the project includes a lot of regular maintenance and repairs, … [Read more...]
Fatal Car Accident in Lakewood Under Investigation
Officials are investigating the cause of a fatal accident in the village of Lakewood Friday night. The Lakewood Fire Department posted on social media that they were called to a vehicle fire near the Lakewood Community Dog Park just before 9pm … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate in NYS Begins Monday
A statewide mask mandate begins Monday for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public space. … [Read more...]
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Approved as Booster for 16-17 Year Olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for use as a booster in 16 and 17-year olds. CNN reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending it for … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Jamestown City Council won't be voting on the issue of opting out of the state law allowing businesses to sell cannabis products. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce confirmed to WRFA that despite the introduction of local law last month … [Read more...]
