JAMESTOWN - The three men representing Chautauqua County in Albany and Washington were in downtown Jamestown Tuesday to make a push for reopening Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties, despite the Western New York region not yet being ready … [Read more...]
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DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections for April Down Nearly 25%
ALBANY - Local sales tax collections dropped 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with shortfalls. That's according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who sent out a media release … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Phased Reopening of Three Regions, Western New York not on List
IRONDEQUOIT - At least three regions of upstate New York will begin a phased reopening at the end of the week - but so far it appears Western New York is not on that list. Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that the Finger Lakes, Southern Tier … [Read more...]
BPU Reschedules Falconer Flush to Take Place Thursday to Friday
JAMESTOWN - (Media Release) - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announces that the Falconer flushing of water mains has been rescheduled to take place Thursday – Friday this week, May 14-15, instead of on its traditional weekend flushing … [Read more...]
WNY Flyover Comes to Chautauqua County on May 12
Flyover to Honor Healthcare Workers, First Responders, and Graduating Seniors in Chautauqua County MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced that Chautauqua County will be included in the U.S. Air … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Hold Four Special Meetings This Week Focusing on Superintendent Search
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board could be getting closer to its goal of finding a new superintendent for the Jamestown School District. The board has scheduled four separate special meeting this week, each involving the board going into an … [Read more...]
George Carlin Tribute Event on May 12 to Support National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The National Comedy Center, the nation’s official cultural institution and non-profit museum dedicated to comedy, and home to the George Carlin Archives, announced today that it will present an all-star tribute to comedy … [Read more...]
Local Community Members Celebrate “Child Care Provider Appreciation Day”
JAMESTOWN - Local officials and advocates took part in a Child Care Provider Appreciation Day event on Friday morning. The occasion was commemorated with a Thank You car parade that began with a 9 a.m. kick-off in Jamestown and proceeded through the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receiving Funding from Justice Department to Fight COVID-19
BUFFALO - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Thursday that Jamestown and Niagara falls have each been awarded grants under the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program. Niagara Falls will receive $142,134, and Jamestown will … [Read more...]
Counties Call for Federal Aid to Support Reopening and Avert Dramatic Cuts
Renewed Call Comes in Response to New Report Showing Dramatically Worse Revenue Losses than Previously Estimated ALBANY - The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC), today released an updated report on the economic impact of the novel … [Read more...]
