The Western New York Land Conservancy is holding a volunteer clean-up of the Floating Fen Preserve today as part of Earth Day. The clean up event will take place from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the preserve located at 7994 Chautauqua Road in Brocton. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have released their promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The Tarp Skunks, members of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, begin their season at home against the newest league member, the Olean Oilers, on … [Read more...]
Residents Asked To Participate In ‘Lights Out’ Initiative To Help Protect Migrating Birds
Residents are asked to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the “Lights Out” initiative. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced that … [Read more...]
Law Student From Dunkirk In The Running To Win Entrepreneur Of Impact Award
A law student from Dunkirk is in the running to win the Entrepreneur Of Impact Award. Emily-Jane Berakah, a native of Camaroon, West Africa, graduated from Dunkirk High School, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and is now enrolled at Ohio … [Read more...]
Juneteenth BBQ Fundraiser Set For April 25
The Jamestown Juneteenth Committee is holding its 4th Annual Chicken BBQ and Basket Raffle this Saturday. The event will take place noon to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at the Morton Club on Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. The barbecue will feature … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market, Third Thursdays Submit Applications To Move Event Locations
The Jamestown Farmers Market and Third Thursday Concert Series are looking at moving the location of their events within Downtown Jamestown. Special Event Permit applications for both will be voted on by the Jamestown City Council Public Safety … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Plan To Protect Residents Against ICE
Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would “...enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community Mourns The Loss Of Johnny LaMancuso
The Jamestown community is mourning the loss of Johnny LaMancuso, who died April 15. LaMancuso, who was 10 years old and a fourth grader at Fletcher Elementary School; had been battling Ewing's Sarcoma. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2026-27 Budget Presentation – April 16, 2026
Voters across New York State go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to vote on school district budgets. We bring you the presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the proposed 2026-27 Jamestown Public Schools budget by Assistant Superintendent of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Innovation Center Presentation – April 16, 2026
The Jamestown Public Schools District opened the Innovation Center at the former Rogers Elementary School in 2023. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker gave a presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the direction they’d like the Center to take in … [Read more...]
