Ward 3 Jamestown City Council member Regina Brackman retained her slim Election Day lead by just 2 votes over challenger Robert Reedy following absentee ballot counts. Brackman, a democrat, had 173 total votes to Republican Reedy's 171 following … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council Hears Dog Park Update, Request for Police Department Funding
Jamestown City Council heard a presentation on a reduced cost dog park and a plea from the Police Union for more financial assistant for the Police Department at its work session Monday. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented an updated plan for a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Holiday Parade Permit Approved, Fireworks On Hold
Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee partially approved the special event permit for the Jamestown Holiday Parade. The parade portion of the event has been given the okay, but the fireworks portion is waiting on the receipt of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Vote on Support Staff Contract
The Jamestown School Board will vote on contract with the Jamestown Support Staff Association at its board meeting tonight. The collective bargaining agreement is for a contract that runs from July 1st, 2021 until June 30th, 2025. Under new … [Read more...]
United Way Reaches 26.7% of Campaign Goal
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has reached 26.7% of its $1.3 million campaign goal. The campaign, which kicked off on September 9th, has a theme of "Help Today Gives Hope Tomorrow." United Way Executive Director Amy Rohler said … [Read more...]
JCC Students Offered Lower Tuition Rates for Bellevue University
Jamestown Community College students can access lower tuition rates when transferring to Bellevue University. The perk is available to New York and Pennsylvania residents. The schools’ Premier Partner arrangement means Jamestown Community … [Read more...]
Firearms Hunting for Deer and Bear Begins Saturday
Firearms season for deer and bear begins this Saturday, November 20th. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages hunters to review new safety regulations and changes this season. New this year, 12- and 13-year-old hunters … [Read more...]
City Council Public Safety Committee To Vote On Jamestown Holiday Parade
Jamestown City Council's Public Safety Committee will vote on the event permit for the Jamestown Holiday Parade tonight. The parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 4th and is being co-sponsored by the City of Jamestown and Collaborative … [Read more...]
Ellicott, City of Dunkirk Receive Funds for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects
The town of Ellicott has been awarded a $403,000 grant and the City of Dunkirk an $11.3 million loan for drinking water and wastewater projects. The funding was approved by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Receives Health Equity Award
The Chautauqua Center has been recognized by Univera Healthcare for providing community programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities in Upstate New York. TCC will receive funding from Univera Healthcare to provide qualified Spanish … [Read more...]
