New York State has started delivering inflation refund checks of up to $400 to 8.2 million households statewide. Residents do not need to apply, sign up or do anything to receive a check. Governor Kathy Hochul secured and enacted the initiative … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
New Yorkers Warned Of Scams Related To State Inflation Refund Checks
Governor Kathy Hochul is warning New Yorkers of scammers who are sending text messages, voice messages, emails and direct mail to taxpayers in an attempt to spread false information about New York State's inflation refund checks. These messages … [Read more...]
BPU To Begin Fall Water Main Flushing Oct. 3
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Water Division has announced dates for fall water main flushing. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, in the areas of Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Meet The Candidates Forum To Be Hosted On WRFA
WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting a Meet the Candidates for Jamestown City Council forum. The forum will take place at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 9 and will feature the following … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Dept. Receives New Decontamination Equipment
New firefighter decontamination equipment has been installed at Jamestown Fire Department Station 1 thanks to an EPA grant and Housing Court fine. The City of Jamestown funded the project through a $25,000 reimbursement from the U.S. Environmental … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote To Hire 8 Jail Matrons
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight to hire eight matrons for the City Jail. New York State has mandated that police departments must have women employees, also known as matrons, present in the Jamestown City Jail every time a woman is … [Read more...]
North Harmony Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Eight Dogs Die Of Poisoning
A North Harmony man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly poisoning ten dogs with eight of them dying. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Deputies and the Chautauqua County Humane Society responded to a property on … [Read more...]
Public Asked For Comment On Whether To Allow Cannabis Dispensaries In Celoron
The Celoron Village Board will have a public meeting tonight about whether to allow cannabis dispensaries in the village. Board members are seeking input from residents on a proposal to opt-in to the sale of cannabis in the Village. The meeting … [Read more...]
Local Events Planned For Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Several events will be taking place in Chautauqua County for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Project Crossroads, which provides support to the Jamestown Police Department, will again have the Silent Witnesses Exhibit up at Jamestown City Hall … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center For The Arts’ Cash Bash Fundraiser This Thursday
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts’ Cash Bash will take place this Thursday on the Reg Theatre Stage. Only 300 tickets are being sold for this event that offers the opportunity to win a grand prize of $3,000. Tickets are $100 and give admittance … [Read more...]
