Two municipalities are receiving nearly $1.5 million for water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The town of Dunkirk will receive $1.4 million for the replacement of approximately 13,000 linear feet of aged water mains and … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Wells Enterprises Expansion Project Receives Award
The New York State Economic Development Council has named the Wells Enterprises expansion project in Dunkirk as its 2026 Project of the Year. The announcement was made during NYSEDC’s 2026 Annual Meeting in Cooperstown, NY. The Project of the … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott Receives State Recognition
Jamestown School Board President Paul Abbott has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association. Fellow Board Member and New York State School Boards Association President Christine Schnars presented Abbott with the Board Lifetime … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $200,000 Loan To Powerhaus Fitness
A fitness center that’s being constructed in the City of Jamestown has been approved a $200,000 loan. The Jamestown Local Development Corporation approved the 10 year loan at 4% interest for Powerhaus Fitness Factory LLC for renovations at 834 … [Read more...]
Five Year Delay For Electric School Bus Mandate Included in NYS Budget Bill
A bill authorizing a five-year delay in New York’s Electric School Bus Mandate will be included in the state budget bill. State Senator George Borrello voted for the bill saying it is a breakthrough in his years-long efforts to relieve what he … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Events Planned Throughout Chautauqua County
Communities across Chautauqua County will be holding events in honor of Memorial Day this weekend. The Blue Star Mothers will hold a Gold Star Memorial at Veterans Park in Jamestown at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 23. The park is located along West … [Read more...]
Unitarian Universalist Church To Give Away Books During Memorial Day Parade
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will have their annual book giveaway during Jamestown’s Memorial Day Parade. The giveaway will take place in front of Christ First United Methodist Church at 663 Lakeview Avenue on Monday, May … [Read more...]
Audubon Offering Free Admission On Memorial Day
The Audubon Community Nature Center will have free admission to their building on Memorial Day. The public can take advantage of this from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 25. Visitors can explore three floors of interactive indoor … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Closed Monday In Observance Of Memorial Day
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Monday. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Law Allowing City To Exceed Tax Cap
Jamestown City Council has approved a local law that would allow the city to exceed the state’s property tax cap. Council member Tony Dolce emphasized that the local law doesn’t lock the city into an automatic tax increase for the 2027 budget, … [Read more...]
