New state legislation allows municipalities to offer up to 65% real property tax exemptions for senior citizens. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill that allows localities to provide a real property tax exemption for senior citizens who meet the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
NYS Asking Fed Gov’t To Investigate Dollar General Toy For Lead Recall
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is calling for the Federal Government to investigate the Truck & Car Set: 2 Vehicles with Trailer toy and test for a national recall. Research and testing found the red and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Urges Hochul To Sign Bill Prohibiting For-Profit Hospice Agencies
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is joining the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS) in urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign the Hospice Care Integrity and Oversight Act into law. The bill would prohibit the … [Read more...]
New Student Enrollment Deadline For Infinity Is Dec. 18
The deadline to enroll new students at Infinity Visual and Performing Arts for January lessons and classes is Thursday, December 18. Students who register by this date will begin lessons the first week of January. Infinity provides … [Read more...]
NYS Encourages People To Reduce Rock Salt Use Under ‘Don’t Be Salty, New York’ Campaign
“Don’t Be Salty, New York” is the name of a statewide campaign to encourage people to reduce their use of rock salt in order to protect the environment. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton said … [Read more...]
Wegmans Mixed Nuts Being Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Wegmans Mixed Nuts are being recalled in nine U.S. States due to possible Salmonella contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the nuts were manufactured by Ohio-based company Mellace Family Brands California. The affected … [Read more...]
Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company Receiving $103,818 FEMA Grant
Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has received a $103,818 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding as part of $1,749,635 in federal assistance for firefighters that will benefit 20 fire … [Read more...]
Westfield, Mayville Receiving Trees Under 2025 Tree Power Program
Westfield and Mayville are areas receiving trees through the 2025 Tree Power Program under the New York Power Authority. The program is delivering 1,650 trees to 49 low-cost energy and energy efficiency customers as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...]
JHS A Capella Choir To Perform 101st Annual A Capella Vespers
The Jamestown High School A Cappella Choir will present its 101st annual A Cappella Vespers on Sunday, December 14 and Sunday, December 21. The performances will be held at 4:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, located at 120 Chandler Street. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged With Murder In Crossbow Death
A Jamestown man has been arraigned on murder charges regarding a death involving a crossbow. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 58-year old David Nelson was arraigned in Chautauqua County Court by Judge David Foley on … [Read more...]
