A new $539 million Homeowner Assistance Fund in New York State is aimed at helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. The program is the first in the nation to receive the U.S. Department of the Treasury's approval. It will help eligible homeowners … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Assistance for Overdue Water, Wastewater Bills Now Available Through NYS
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers with overdue water and wastewater bills can get help through a new state program. The COVID Pandemic resulted in overdue utility bills for hundreds of customers. Several assistance … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Bachelor Degree Program to Be Offered at JCC Jamestown Campus
Jamestown Community College students may soon be able to complete their bachelor's degree through SUNY Fredonia on the JCC Jamestown campus. JCC President Dr. Daniel DeMarte and SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen Kolison made the announcement at … [Read more...]
Pam Lydic Coalition Build Award Presented to CRCF, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Ways of Northern and Southern Chautauqua County
The Chautauqua Chamber of Commerce has presented the 2021 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award to the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County and United Way of Southern … [Read more...]
BPU Customers to see Small Wastewater Rate Increase
BPU customers will see a small increase in wastewater rates for 2022. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board of Directors passed a 3% rate increase for wastewater at its meeting November 27 with no increase in water rates. BPU General … [Read more...]
City Council to Discuss American Rescue Plan Capital Projects
Jamestown City Council will continue discussions on which capital projects should receive American Rescue Plan funding tonight. There are $3.7 million in ARP Lost Recovery funds to be allocated. Public comments over the last month have included … [Read more...]
Reward Offered For Information On Shooting Death of Jamestown Man
Crimestoppers is offering an award up to $2,500 for information on the shooting death of a Jamestown man in October. Angel Pacheco was shot and killed in his front yard on 60 Water Street on October 19th after an argument with another person. … [Read more...]
NYS To Allow Direct Deposit Payments for Subsidized Child Care
A new state law will allow direct deposit payments for subsidized child care. The Office of Children and Family Services is required to issue these new regulations within one year of the signing of this legislation. Under the current system, … [Read more...]
‘Ski for Free’ Incentive Announced to Bolster COVID-19 Vaccinations, Boosters
Kids ages 5 to 11 as well as anyone eligible for a booster can win a chance to "Ski for Free" under a COVID-19 vaccine incentive sweepstakes in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the six-week sweepstakes which is intended to bolster … [Read more...]
Five Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant in New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that five cases of the COVID-19 Omicron variant have been found in New York State. She said the cases appear unrelated and been confirmed through sequencing to be the variant. All cases were in people in … [Read more...]
