State Senator George Borello is proposing legislation that would extend the recreational marijuana law's municipal opt-out provision to the end of 2022. Borrello said the delays in the roll-out of the new state law authorizing the use and sale of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Looking for Poll Workers
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is looking for Poll Workers for the November 2nd General Election. Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said they have trained 361 Poll Workers for the election so far. The inspectors help staff 49 poll … [Read more...]
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Starts Today
Bemus Point’s Fall Fest takes place starting today through this weekend. The event is hosted by the Bemus Point Business Association. This year's celebration will include a street market with vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, … [Read more...]
Humane Society Holding Dog Adoption Event Saturday
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is holding a Dog Adoption Event tomorrow at its Strunk Road location in Jamestown. The adoption event is happening this Saturday from 11am to 3pm. This is an open event and no appointments to meet dogs will be … [Read more...]
WRFA to Host Community Conversation on Jamestown’s Marginalized/Underserved Groups
JAMESTOWN - Radio Station WRFA LP will present a three-part panel discussion on marginalized and underserved groups in Jamestown, NY later this month, to be broadcast live on the local airwaves and also video streamed on social media. Community … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Member Grant Olson Ending Re-Election Bid
Jamestown Ward 5 Council member Grant Olson has announced he's ending his race for another term on the Council. Olson issued a statement saying his primary reason for stepping away is due to his increasingly limited time as a young professional … [Read more...]
State Independent Redistricting Commission Democrats, Republicans Release Two Proposed Maps
Members of the commission tasked with drawing new legislative boundaries for federal House seats and the state Senate and Assembly on Wednesday said they were unable to agree on one set of maps. So Democrats and Republicans each issued their own … [Read more...]
Universal Mask Requirements for Child Care and Day Care Centers Start Today in NYS
Universal mask requirements for child care and day care centers in New York State begins today. Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement Wednesday due to the recent surge in COVID-19 infections statewide. The requirement applies to New York … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Announces EMTs to be Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine
Governor Kathy Hochul announced EMTs will be authorized to administer the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to increase vaccinations and prepare for booster shots upon FDA approval. Hochul has directed the State Department of Health to authorize basic … [Read more...]
Sherman Business Given OK to Set Up Composting Facility with State Regs on Food Scraps Changing
With a State law looming January 1st that requires businesses to donate edible food or recycle food scraps, a Sherman business has finally been given the greenlight to start up a composting facility. County Legislator Bill Ward said Slab City … [Read more...]
