Masks are still required at schools in New York State. The State Education Department on Sunday emailed guidance to the roughly 700 New York school districts that said state agencies have agreed to wait until the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Executive Wendel Says Reaching 75% COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Will Be Tough
County Executive PJ Wendel said it will be tough for Chautauqua County to reach 75% vaccination rate for COVID-19. Speaking at a virtual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Wendel said a number of people received their vaccinations … [Read more...]
City Council to Receive Update on Sales Tax Revenues, Parklets at Work Session
First Quarter Sales Tax revenue receipts are up for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson will discuss payments received at tonight's City Council work session. In a memo included with the pre-file for the meeting, Thompson said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Elected into Babe Ruth League International Hall of Fame
Jamestown, New York has been elected into the Babe Ruth League International Hall of Fame. The Babe Ruth International Board of Directors made the announcement about their unanimous decision. The City of Jamestown was first selected to host the … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, BPU Looking to Attract Commercial Cannabis Businesses to City
The City of Jamestown and the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have embarked on an initiative to attract commercial cannabis businesses to the City. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said they're hoping people will look at Jamestown as a potential location … [Read more...]
Increase in Locating Solar Projects in Chautauqua County on the Rise
Over a dozen solar projects come before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency in the last six months. IDA CEO Mark Geise says the companies are either feeling the waters, some are more serious, and some are at the level to ask for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Bar Association Honors Judge LaMancuso, Judge Cass with Lifetime Achievement Awards
The Jamestown Bar Association has honored two local judges with Lifetime Achievement Awards for Community Service. Jamestown City Court Judge John LaMancuso and Chautauqua County Surrogate Court Judge Stephen Cass were both recognized at the … [Read more...]
JPS Expanding Summer Learning Programs for Students
Jamestown Public Schools are expanding summer learning opportunities for students. Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell says students in kindergarten through 6th grade will be able to participate in the district's Summer Learning Enrichment … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Holding Free ‘Fitness In The Park’ Exercise Classes
The Jamestown YMCA is holding free "Fitness in the Park" classes again this summer. YMCA Wellness Director Kacey Shelters said the Y is partnering with Independent Health for a tenth year to bring free outdoor group exercise classes to the area, "We … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Breaks Ground on $6 Million Health Center in Dunkirk
The Chautauqua Center broke ground Tuesday on a $6-million dollar new community health center in Dunkirk. The project will allow TCC to bring medical, dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services under one roof. The 37,500 square foot building … [Read more...]
