Jamestown Police arrested two men following a shooting on North Main Street early Saturday morning. Police officers heard gunshots near 518 North Main Street just before 3am Saturday while responding to another call in the area. Police say … [Read more...]
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Jamestown City Council to Vote on Union Contract, Grant for Cameras in Dow Park
Jamestown City Council will vote on the contract for Parks Laborers tonight. The contract for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees , or AFSCME, Council 66, Local 418, is for a period covering January 1, 2022 through … [Read more...]
Salvation Army of Jamestown Receives $3.8 million to Build New ANEW Center
The Salvation Army of Jamestown has received $3.8 million to relocate and build a new homeless shelter for women and children. The funding is part of $12.3 million dollars announced by Governor Kathy Hochul to construct housing for those experiencing … [Read more...]
YWCA of Jamestown Receives Grant to Start Social Justice & Race Equity Program
The YWCA of Jamestown has announced $100,000 grant from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to implement a Social Justice and Race Equity Program. This funding enables the organization to build upon events and programs, such as "Stand … [Read more...]
Jamestown DPW Announces Leaf Collection Schedule
The Jamestown Department of Public Works has announced its annual Leaf Collection schedule. Phase one of leaf collection will begin Monday, November 8th in the Foote Avenue, Martin Road and Linwood Avenue area and move east and north, counter … [Read more...]
CCIDA Recognized by NYS Economic Development Council
The New York State Economic Development Council has recognized the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency , along with all of its council members, with the "Robert T. Dormer Economic Developer of the Year Award." The NYSEDC is the state’s … [Read more...]
German Consul General of NY Speaks at Robert H. Jackson Center on Nuremberg Trials
German Consul General of New York David Gill spoke of growing up in East Germany and the importance of the Nuremberg Trials at the Robert H. Jackson Center last night. Gill is in Jamestown for the Center's program "Cold War Secrets Revealed," … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Has Had 200 Deaths from COVID-19 Since Start of Pandemic
Chautauqua County crossed the threshold of 200 deaths from COVID-19 in the last week. The County's weekly report for October 10th through 16th included 8 new deaths for a total of 200 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. There were 236 new … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Strengthening Open Meetings Law
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation boosting transparency in state and local government. The "Making Documents Available Prior to Open Meetings" law makes documents to be discussed at open meetings available to the public at least 24 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoint New Literacy Coordinator
Jamestown Public Schools has announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Aaron as the new Literacy Coordinator. Dr. Aaron will provide leadership in development, delivery, implementation and monitoring of the Literacy curriculum, initiatives, and … [Read more...]
