The Chautauqua County Legislature once again has 19 members after lawmakers approved the appointment of a Jamestown democrat during Wednesday night’s meeting. Jamestown’s Beth Kresge of Lakeview Ave. was added to the panel by a unanimous vote of … [Read more...]
Former Cliffstar Headquarters in Fredonia to Serve a Start-Up NY Location
FREDONIA - The State University of New York at Fredonia has added to its list of properties that are eligible to qualify for Start-Up NY Status. On Wednesday college officials announced that the Fredonia College Foundation has been gifted a … [Read more...]
JCC to Go Completely Tobacco Free on August 1
JAMESTOWN - The signs are already up around the Jamestown Community College but come August 1 it will be official – JCC will go completely tobacco free. The policy prohibits the use of tobacco products everywhere within the perimeter of all JCC … [Read more...]
Independent Dems in Senate to Return to the Fold Following November Elections
ALBANY - The reunification of the state Senate's Democrats will happen — but not until after this fall's elections. That’s according to an article today in the Albany Times-Union. According to the report, an agreement was announced Wednesday … [Read more...]
Library Bargain Book Sale Starts June 26
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will end the second quarter of the year with a Bargains Galore book sale starting Thursday and continuing through Saturday. Books and CDs will be half price: $1.50 for CDs, $1 for adult hardcover books, … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers to Consider Charter Ammendment Dealing with Filling Legislature Vacancies
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could be making some changes to how a seat on the panel is filled once it becomes vacated. During Wednesday’s scheduled legislature meeting, a local law amending the county charter is on the agenda. The … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Valley School District Appoints Charles Leichner as New Superintendent/CEO
CASSADAGA - Cassadaga Valley School District has appointed its new superintendent. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Wednesday that Cassadaga Valley's Board of Education has appointed Charles "Chuck" Leichner as the district’s new … [Read more...]
State Announces Start of Summer Food Service Program
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding parents that while the school year is drawing to a close, thousands of children remain eligible for free, nutritious meals at hundreds of sites around New York State this summer. State agencies are … [Read more...]
State Launches New Effort to Encourage More STEM Participation for Women and Minorities
ALBANY - New York State will partner with leading non-profit organizations to encourage underrepresented students to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields of study in college. This statewide outreach will recruit … [Read more...]
CARTS Buses Now Have Bike Racks for Routes in Jamestown Area
MAYVILLE - CARTS buses serving Jamestown, Falconer, Celoron and Lakewood will now be able to transport riders with bicycles thanks to a grant from the Chautauqua County Health Network. Transit bike racks have been mounted on the 4 city route buses … [Read more...]
