ALBANY - New revenue forecasts based on the COVID-19 outbreak and released by the New York State Comptroller have counties concerned about compounding economic distress that leaders say will impact taxpayers, services, and staffing at the local … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local United Ways to Provide Community Coordination During COVID-19 Crisis
JAMESTOWN - Working in partnership with government agencies and community-based organizations, Both United Way of Southern Chautauqua County and United Way of Northern Chautauqua County will be acting as a hub to provide key linkages between … [Read more...]
County Legislature Clerk Announces New Precautionary Procedures for Upcoming Meetings
MAYVILLE - In order to ensure that social distancing is practiced in our County during this pandemic, the Chautauqua County Legislature is establishing precautionary procedures for all remaining March meetings. One of the Governor’s executive … [Read more...]
City Releases Guidelines, Changes, and Closures for COVID-19 Response
JAMESTOWN - In response to the coronavirus health crisis / COVID-19, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has declared a Local State of Emergency in the City of Jamestown, effective 9 a.m. on March 17, 2020. This will remain in effect for a period of 30 … [Read more...]
NY DEC: New York’s Outdoors Are Open
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says getting outdoors and connecting with nature is a way to help maintain our mental and physical health during the current COVID-19 public health crisis. Scientific studies show … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Takes Actions regarding Coronavirus
JAMESTOWN - As precautions against COVID-19 are instituted nationally, in New York State and in the City of Jamestown, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announces actions taken to help assure the health and safety of its customers and … [Read more...]
Child Care for JPS Families During School Closure
JAMESTOWN - While classes are canceled for Jamestown Public School students, the district understands the importance of childcare for working families. Beginning Thursday, March 19, JPS community partners will be able to provide limited childcare for … [Read more...]
Board of Elections Announces Postponement of Village Elections in Sinclairville, Westfield
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections announces that the General Village Election for both Sinclairville and Westfield, originally scheduled for March 18, 2020, will be postponed to April 28, 2020. “Last night, the Governor issued … [Read more...]
County Department of Mental Hygiene Offers Tips to Deal with Stress and Staying Healthy During COVID-19 Outbreak
MAYVILLE - A message from the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene. If you need to seek treatment for yourself or a child, please call one of the County Behavioral Health Clinics in Jamestown at 716-661-8330 or in Dunkirk at 716-363-3550. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Closed Until Further Notice
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will be closed until further notice and offered the following update to area residents: In order to avoid the promotion of public gatherings, the library will be closed until further notice. The health and … [Read more...]
