State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has announced his resignation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Zucker's departure Thursday during a COVID-19 briefing, adding that he will stay on as health commissioner until the position is filled. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
20th Annual Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Day is Saturday
The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee will hold its 20th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 11am at the Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Site at Erlandson Overview Park in Frewsburg. Workers’ … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Proposes Tax Cut in 2022 Executive Budget
County Executive PJ Wendel is proposing a tax cut in his 2022 Executive Budget. Wendel presented his budget to the County Legislature Wednesday night that featured a property tax rate of $8.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This is 26 cents less … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding
Despite an effort to table it, the Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the resolution that outlined 43 projects to be funded using $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Democratic Legislator Bob Bankowski motioned to table the … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Donate Books to Local Libraries
The Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program has donated books to the 24 local libraries in the Chautauqua County Library system. The three books given to each of the branch library are titled, "Butterflies Belong Here," "Mae the … [Read more...]
October 8th Deadline to Register To Vote
The deadline to register to vote in the November 2nd General Election is October 8th. County Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said voters can obtain a Voter Registration form by calling (716) 753-4580, downloading a form … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Bow Hunting Proposal
Jamestown City Council heard a proposal to allow bow hunting for deer in the city at its work session Monday. Council member Tom Nelson, who led the Deer Management Ad Hoc Committee, said calls about deer have been the biggest complaint in his ward, … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Presents Executive Budget Tonight, Legislature Votes on ARP Funding
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hear a presentation on County Executive PJ Wendel's proposed 2022 Executive Budget as well as vote on projects to be funded with American Rescue Plan monies tonight. There are 43 projects proposed to be … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Mayors Critical of County’s American Rescue Plan Funding Efforts
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Dunkirk Mayor Willie Rosas released a joint statement critical of the County Executive PJ Wendel's use of American Rescue Plan funds. They called out the county administration's lack of transparency and outreach … [Read more...]
Jamestown Schools Not Changing In-Person Classes Despite COVID-19 Case Increases
Jamestown Public Schools anticipate no change with in-person classes despite the increase in local COVID cases. District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said this in a video released Tuesday, "As I mentioned before, our goal is to keep kids in … [Read more...]
