Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law. The law allows New Yorkers to virtually participate in local government meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Labor Day Weekend Festivities Planned in Bemus Point
Labor Day weekend festivities including a fireworks display and Kallie's Krusade Fundraiser will be held in Bemus Point this weekend. The Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House is holding a Chicken BBQ on Saturday afternoon with live music followed … [Read more...]
State DEC Adopts New Regulations for Deer, Bear Hunting
The State Department of Environmental Conservation has adopted new regulations for deer and bear hunting in New York. The rule changes include extending hunting hours and dress code requirements to improve hunter safety. The DEC had announced the … [Read more...]
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown to Hold Services Virtually
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will be continuing its services virtually this Fall. UUCJ President Emily Garrick said the the board voted to only reopen to in person services when "50-percent of the total population in … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Votes to Extend Eviction Moratorium
The New York State Legislature voted Wednesday to extend New York’s eviction moratorium to January and expanded the provisions of the federal rent relief program. The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle reports the original residential and … [Read more...]
Four Chautauqua County Fire Departments Receiving Funding for Equipment, Training
Several Chautauqua County fire departments will be receiving federal funding for new equipment and training. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $11,499, is going to 90 fire departments across … [Read more...]
Infinity Adding New Afterschool Teen Program This Fall
Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will be starting a new afterschool teen program this Fall. Executive Director Shane Hawkins said funding for the new program came from a grant called "Generator Z" that was put out by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]
Celoron Considering Applying for CDBG Funds for Resident Home Repairs
The Village of Celoron is looking for homeowners who might be interested in assistance with home repairs. The village is considering applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the New York State Office of Community Renewal to … [Read more...]
County Bridge 151 in Busti Reopened After Reconstruction
The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has announced that County Bridge 151 on Southwestern Drive in the Town of Busti has re-opened to traffic. The bridge replacement was completed successfully by DPF crews within the scheduled two … [Read more...]
It’s the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools
Today is the first day back to school for students in Jamestown. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the district is moving forward with having school open for in-person instruction. He said the three-foot minimal … [Read more...]
