Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order to allow residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The order allows pharmacists to administer COVID vaccines. Hochul said the Executive Order will be in place for at least 30 days while a long-term … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Sen. Borrello Calls Serta’s Decision To Close Ellicott Facility ‘Deeply Disappointing’
State Senator George Borrello is calling the decision by Serta Simmons to close its Ellicott facility "deeply disappointing." Employees were informed Thursday that the facility would be closing as of October 31, 2025. Borrello said in a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Request To Hire 8 Matrons For City Jail
Jamestown City Council will review a request to hire up to eight women matrons to work in the City Jail. According to the staff report, New York State has mandated that police departments must have women employees, also known as matrons, present … [Read more...]
‘Art, Animals, And Connections’ Exhibit Opens Sept. 12
An art exhibit that focuses on volunteers, staff, and animals at the Chautauqua County Humane Society opens this Friday. The exhibit entitled: “Art, Animals, and Connection” will have its opening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at KayCo Gallery, suite 12, … [Read more...]
Serta Mattress In Ellicott Is Closing
Serta Mattress in Ellicott is closing. Sources say employees at the Mason Industrial Park factory were informed Thursday that the facility would be closing as of October 31, 2025. Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown Starting Book Club That Focuses On Conversations Around Race, Equity, Collective Growth
The YWCA Jamestown is starting a book club in October that will focus on meaningful conversations around race, equity, and collective growth. Executive Director Amanda Gesing said the club is building off the success of the Chautauqua Book Read … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe To Feature Floral Arranging On Sept. 9
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts’ Memory Cafe will feature floral arranging on Tuesday, September 9. Wild Blossom Hollow's Christy Muck will provide instructions on creating a magical arrangement using flowers that are grown at Wild Blossom … [Read more...]
YMCA’s Annual Battle Of The Businesses Begins Saturday
The Jamestown Area YMCA’s 37th Annual Battle of the Businesses begins this Saturday in Jamestown. The event kicks off with softball tournaments at Bergman Park and Jones and Gifford Park in Jamestown and disc golf at the Bergman Park course. In … [Read more...]
Trinity Biotech Companies To Pay $2.3 Million To Resolve Allegations They Improperly Obtained PPP Loans
Companies owned by Trinity Biotech has agreed to pay $2.3 million to resolve allegations they improperly obtained Paycheck Protection Program loans. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that Immco Diagnostic LLC (Immco) and Primus Corporation … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces 2025 Business Award Recipients
The CHQ Chamber has announced this year’s Business Awards recipients. The recipients will be recognized at a banquet at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, October 2 at the SUNY Fredonia Williams Center. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and … [Read more...]
