Jamestown City Council begins its review of the proposed $38.93 million dollar 2022 executive budget tonight. Staff from the Public Works, Parks, Police and Fire Departments will present their budget requests to all council members at a budget work … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Public Schools to See Phase-In of Foundation Aid by NYS
The eight school districts, including Jamestown, who sued New York State under the Small Cities Lawsuit will see a gradual phase-in of the increase in foundational aid they will receive as a result of winning the suit. Governor Kathy Hochul … [Read more...]
Green Critical of New Positions in Proposed 2022 County Budget
County Executive candidate Norm Green is condemning the hiring of 42 employees in the yet to be adopted 2022 county budget. The Democrat says the budget is unsustainable without future tax increases. Green is challenging incumbent County Executive … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU In Top 100 of 2021 Healthiest Workplaces in America
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is among the 2021 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The Springbuk-sponsored program includes the Jamestown BPU on a list of the top 100 companies taking proactive steps to support employee health and … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center To Provide Children Books Under “Read To Me” Program
The Chautauqua Center will be providing children with new books when they come in for medical appointments. TCC Jamestown has joined a "Read To Me" program that works to help develop literacy skills. The program is made possible by a donation from … [Read more...]
County Mental Hygiene Names Trish McClennan Project Director of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics
Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced that Trish McClennan will serve as the new Project Director of its Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics. McClennan, who completed her higher education in North Carolina, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives $3 Million Grant for Water Main Replacement
The City of Jamestown will receive a $3 million state grant for a water main replacement. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of more than $44 million dollars in drinking water and wastewater projects approved by the State … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli Announces COVID-19 Funding Tracker Dashboard
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has announced the launch of a dashboard that will track COVID-19 relief funding. The new online tool will monitor spending of federal recovery aid and COVID-19 relief programs in the state, including funds for … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Encouraging Residents To Get both Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines This Season
Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to get both a flu and COVID-19 vaccine this season. The COVID-19 vaccine and-or a booster dose can be received at the same time as the seasonal flu shot. Flu season occurs primarily from October … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosts “Cold War Secrets Revealed” Seminar
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be hosting an educational seminar, "Cold War Secrets Revealed" on Thursday, October 21st. Center President Kristan McMahon said the public is welcome to attend the half-day seminar. She said the featured guest is … [Read more...]
