The Western New York Land Conservancy has received a $25,000 grant from the Nature Conservancy in New York to help protect and connect forests. Land Conservancy Deputy Executive Director JaJean Rose-Burney said the grant will go to help create the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
UPDATED: JPD Investigating Disappearance of Underground Railroad Statue
***Story Updated To Reflect New Information*** Jamestown Police are investigating the disappearance of a statue from the Underground Railroad Tableau at Dow Park. Parks Department workers discovered the statue, which is estimated to weigh … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Department Awarded $31,000 Tree Inventory & Management Grant
The Jamestown Parks Department has been awarded a $31,000 Tree Inventory and Management Plan grant. Parks Manager Dan Stone said the grant is to update the street tree inventory, "We had applied for and received a grant to update our street tree … [Read more...]
Local DMVs Opening to Walk-In Service May 17th
Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore has announced that all three county Department of Motor Vehicle Offices will be open for walk-in service starting Monday, May 17th. Barmore stated in a press release that people requiring permit or CDL testing … [Read more...]
James Prendergast Library Holding Scavenger Hunt Fundraiser
The James Prendergast Library is holding a scavenger hunt as a new fundraiser for the library. The Jim Roselle Community Scavenger Hunt will take place Monday, May 17th through Saturday, May 22nd. Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Green … [Read more...]
City Breaks Ground on New Skatepark
City officials, funders, and community members broke ground on the future skatepark in Jamestown Thursday. The poured concrete structure will be located between the Chadakoin River and Greater Jamestown Riverwalk at 117 Fairmount Avenue. Mayor Eddie … [Read more...]
Mayville Water Customers Asked to Reduce Water Consumption by 50%
Village of Mayville water customers are being asked to limit water use until Thursday, May 13th. The County Health Department issued the mandatory water conservation so that the Village can complete critical upgrades to their new well, which is the … [Read more...]
BPU Warns Customers of New Phone Scam
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is advising the public not to be tricked by a new phone scam that several customers have reported to the utility. Scammers have called BPU customers and threatened them with shut-offs if they do not make an … [Read more...]
County Officials Unveil Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding
County Executive PJ Wendel was joined by County staff to unveil a Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Understanding Wednesday night. The M-O-U follows the 2019 Chautauqua Lake Memorandum of Agreement, which ended April 30th. Wendel said most would agree … [Read more...]
COI to Receive $157,000 in Emergency Head Start Funding
Chautauqua Opportunities will receive $157,000 dollars in emergency Head Start program funding. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding that will help mitigate learning disruptions for low-income children and … [Read more...]
