Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Farmers Market SNAP Voucher Program Continues, More Donations Sought
The Jamestown Farmers Market is continuing to seek donations to fund a program that gives SNAP recipients a $15 voucher to use at the market. The market collected enough donations to provide vouches to 450 SNAP recipients and federal employees at … [Read more...]
COI Employees Donate $2,600 To Eight Local Food Pantries
Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. employees have donated $2,600 to support eight local food pantries across Chautauqua County. Each pantry—including Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, Twice Fed Food Pantry in Cherry Creek, Northside Food … [Read more...]
County Legislature To Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss SNAP, HEAP
The Chautauqua County Legislature will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday to discuss SNAP and HEAP benefits. Chairman Pierre Chagnon called for the meeting will take place 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 5. County Executive PJ Wendel, the … [Read more...]
City Council To Hear Remainder Of 2026 Budget Presentations
Jamestown City Council will hear the remaining 2026 budget presentations from city departments tonight. The departments of the Assessor, Clerk, Corporation Counsel, Development, Information Technology, and office of the Mayor will present as well … [Read more...]
$9 Million In Water And Sewer Infrastructure Improvement Funds Coming To Chautauqua County
Nine million dollars in water and sewer infrastructure improvement funds are coming to Chautauqua County. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $135 million in low-cost financing and State and federal grants that … [Read more...]
CHQ Professionals, Jamestown Young Professionals Hosting ‘Agile Leadership Through Improv’ Workshop
The CHQ Professionals Group and the Jamestown Young Professionals will host an interactive professional development workshop titled “Agile Leadership through Improv.” The Friday, November 7 event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at … [Read more...]
Attorney Chuck DeAngelo Named To Upstate New York 2025 Super Lawyers List
Fessenden Laumer & DeAngelo has announced that Chuck DeAngelo has been named to the Upstate New York 2025 Super Lawyers list This is the ninth time DeAngelo has been named to the list. He was selected in the practice area of general … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Possible SNAP Cuts On Nov. 1
A state of emergency has been declared in New York ahead of the possible SNAP cuts for three million residents come November 1. As the federal government shutdown continues, Governor Kathy Hochul said the Trump administration has refused to … [Read more...]
Kids, Families Encouraged To Follow Tips To Keep Halloween Safe
Kids and families are encouraged to follow tips to keep Halloween safe today. For trick or treaters: Stay visible: Wear bright or reflective costumes and carry a flashlight or glow stick. Use safe paths: Stick to sidewalks and crosswalks; … [Read more...]
