A federal judge has temporarily blocked New York State from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated because the state’s mandate disallowed religious … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Michael Haines Honored with George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award
The Jamestown AFL-CIO Area Central Labor Council recognized IBEW 106 Membership Development Organizer Michael Haines with the George Ritzer Memorial Labor Award. Local union leaders and elected officials gathered for a ceremony at the Northwest Arena … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program Payments Nearly Doubled
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Emergency Rental Assistance Program payments have nearly doubled in the past three weeks. The program enables tenants at risk for eviction to stay in their homes and helps landlords recoup unpaid rent. Beginning … [Read more...]
Siena College Poll: Governor Hochul has 42% Favorability
A Siena College Poll found Governor Kathy Hochul currently has a 42% favorability with voters. 41% of registered voters polled said either they don’t know Hochul or don’t know enough about her to have an opinion. 52% of voters polled say Hochul has … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Wellness Program Wins 4th WNY Healthiest Employer Contest
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Wellness Program has won its fourth WNY Healthiest Employer Contest for Medium-Size Companies. The BPU wellness program finished first among finalists including the Dent Neurologic Institute, the East Aurora … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receives Clean Report on Its Annual Audit
The City of Jamestown received a clean report in its annual audit. This was the first audit of the city done by Drescher and Malecki. Partner Carl Widmer complimented the city, saying the process was an easy transition. He said after the pandemic, … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at SUNY Fredonia’s Steele Hall Scheduled for Wednesday
The Chautauqua County Health Department has announced new COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will be held through October 2021. Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available at all clinics as long as supplies last. Vaccines will … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Agenda Affirming Abortion Rights
Governor Kathy Hochul announced an agenda Monday affirming abortion rights in response to anti-abortion laws in Texas and across the country. Hochul was joined by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to lay out their combined efforts to fight for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Appoints Brad Meyers as School Safety Advisory
Jamestown Public Schools has announced that Brad Meyers has been appointed as its School Safety Advisor. Meyers has over 35 years experience in law enforcement as the Police Chief of Fredonia and as a Sergeant and police officer in the Jamestown … [Read more...]
42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands is Saturday, September 18th
The Jamestown High School Marching Band hosts its 42nd Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday at 6:30pm at Strider Field. The event is JHS's most significant annual fundraiser and will feature bands from Eisenhower, Falconer/Frewsburg, West … [Read more...]
