State Senator George Borrello has suggested using underutilized or vacant jails to house the homeless, following a similar model being done in Albany County. Borrello made the suggestion at a roundtable he and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor hosted … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Hope & Healing Conference Calling For Presenters
The 2026 Hope and Healing Conference is calling for presenters for its event in June. This year’s theme is “The Power of Story.” The event is taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., June 5 through 6 at SUNY Fredonia’s William Center. Day one, … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Presents ‘The Pirates Of Penzance’ This Week
Jamestown High School will present “The Pirates of Penzance” this week. Performances will take place Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m. in the Merton P. Corwin Auditorium of … [Read more...]
NYS Plan To Add Sidewalks To Fairmount Avenue In Lakewood Has Detractors
A public hearing on New York State’s proposal to add sidewalks to parts of Fairmount Avenue in the village of Lakewood brought out naysayers Thursday night. Nearly 50 people attended the hearing at Busti Town Hall about the 2.5 mile proposed … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County, Jamestown Awarded $500,000 Total To Expand Affordable Housing Opportunities
Chautauqua County and the City of Jamestown have been awarded a total of $500,000 to help expand housing opportunities. The funding is a Pro-Housing Communities Technical Assistance Grant through the New York State Homes & Community Renewal … [Read more...]
JCC Uncommoners To Present ‘Biloxi Blues’
Jamestown Community College Uncommoners are presenting a production of “Biloxi Blues” at Scharmann Theatre starting this Friday. The play, written by Neil Simon, is a story that follows young Army recruits during World War II as they go through … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County History Expo To Mark 250th Anniversary Of The USA
The Second Annual Chautauqua County History Expo will mark the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States. The event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 2 at the Town of Chautauqua Community Municipal Building (Old … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Starts This Weekend
Daylight saving time begins this weekend. At 2:00 a.m., Sunday, March 8, clocks will "spring forward" and reset to 3:00 a.m. While cell phones will do the change automatically, other clocks can be changed on Saturday night before bedtime or … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe Features Sukanya Burman Dance March 10
The Reg’s Memory Cafe will feature Sukanya Burman Dance on March 10. Participants are invited to explore rhythm and movement through conversation, laughter, clapping, simple footwork, drums, and ankle bells, all in a relaxed, welcoming setting. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Master Gardeners Presenting Webinar On Garden With Deer Resistant Plants
The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Chautauqua Master Gardener program is holding a webinar on gardening with deer resistant plants. The Education Committee is hosting the free event online from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Temple … [Read more...]
