JAMESTOWN - The public hearing for the Jamestown Public Schools' 2020-21 proposed budget will be held remotely on Monday, June 1 at 6 p.m. On May 19 the Jamestown School Board unanimously approved the $88.3 million budget that includes no property … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Sees Three New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases, Including Two New Pediatric Cases
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County saw three new cases of COVID-19 reported for Thursday, including two more pediatric cases. The third new case involved a female in her 30s. The new cases brings the total case count in the county to 60, with 19 of them … [Read more...]
Cuomo: Summer School will Be Conducted Through Distance Learning
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that summer school will be conducted through distance learning this year to help reduce the risk of spread. Meal programs and child care services for essential employees will continue. The … [Read more...]
SMART Act Would Replace HEROES Act, Provide $500 Billion for State and Local Governments
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is supporting a separate COVID-19 phase 4 stimulus bill in the House known as that he says would distribute $500 billion in federal aid to state and local governments. The State and Municipal … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Urge Residents to Remain Vigilant Against COVID-19 During Reopening Process
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Officials are providing more details and information regarding the gradual reopening of the local economy, including urging the community to remain vigilant and continue social distancing guidelines during the novel … [Read more...]
County Fair Cancelled for 2020
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Fair has been canceled for this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers of the fair said the decision came after careful consideration and once it became clear that cancellation was the prudent choice to help … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Call for Continuation of Teacher-Based Education
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's two representatives in Albany don't want to see New York State moving away from the current traditional teaching model for education. On May 15, Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell sent a letter to … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls on Colleagues to Increase SNAP Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging her colleagues in Congress to expand the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and increase benefits in the next coronavirus relief package. Gillibrand said that even before the … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor Reminds Public About Park Closure
FALCONER - Mayor James Jaroszynski is reminding village residents that the Falconer Village Park gates will remain closed and locked for the foreseeable future, including the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend. That means parties and gatherings at the … [Read more...]
Western New York Region Will Begin Phased-In Reopening on Tuesday
BUFFALO - Chautauqua County will be able to start reopening its economy on Tuesday. The announcement was made late Monday morning by Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a press conference in Buffalo, adding that the region has met all the criteria necessary … [Read more...]
