Chautauqua County will unveil a new Memorandum of Understanding regarding the future of Chautauqua Lake next Wednesday, May 5th. County Executive PJ Wendel said, while appearing on WRFA's Community Matters, it's going to be an organic approach to the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Marvin House, Fenton History Center Launch QR-Code Self-Guided Tours
The Marvin Community House and Fenton History Center have teamed up to launch QR-code self-guided tours under the "We have a story to tell" campaign. Fenton History Center Noah Goodling said COVID made both attractions think about how to bring people … [Read more...]
Former Silver Creek School Will be Rehabilitated Into Senior Apartments
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved the sale of the former Silver Creek School to a New Jersey corporation to be turned into senior apartments. The property had been in tax foreclosure. Dunkirk Legislator Bob Bankoski said the old school is … [Read more...]
Rehabilitation Work on Long-Closed Potter’s Terrace-AIDS Memorial Park Started
Rehabilitation of the Potter's Terrace-AIDS Memorial Park at West Third Street and Potter's Alley has begun. The park, owned by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, has been closed since 2019 due to issues with the wood structure as well as an … [Read more...]
CCIDA Distributes $10 Million in CARES Act Loans
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors has distributed over $10 million in CARES Act loans that will retain 2,000 jobs and create 130 new jobs. The Board approved the final round of loans on Tuesday for a total of … [Read more...]
Census News Raises Concerns for State Senator Borrello, County Executive Wendel
The United States Census Bureau data shows New York State will lose one Congressional seat and State Senator George Borrello says this is not good news. Borrello blames the policies seen over last decade, "The high taxation, the over-regulation … [Read more...]
WNY is On Target For Growing Season Even With Cool Soil Conditions
While soil conditions are cooler than usual, Western New York is on target for its growing season. Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putman said corn and soybean planting are just starting in the area. Even with temperatures in … [Read more...]
City Council Ratifies Firefighter’s Union Contract
Jamestown City Council unanimously ratified a contract with the Firefighter's Union that raises wages 2% annually and increases health insurance contributions by a total of 2% for 2018 through 2020. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has worked hard … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Resolutions to Extend Riverwalk, Purchase Police Body Cams
The Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Trail will be extended. Jamestown City Council approved the $5,000 sale of property to Lawson Boat & Motor Monday night. There were no public comments made at a hearing on the sale prior to the voting session. The … [Read more...]
NYS To Lose One Congressional Seat Under 2020 Census Data
New York State will lose one Congressional seat under the data released by the United States Census Bureau Monday. The state’s delegation will shrink from 27 to 26. It is one of seven states losing a member of Congress as a result of the 2020 … [Read more...]
