The town of Ellicott is looking at possible regulations around short-term rentals like Airbnbs. Town Attorney Marilyn Fiore-Lehman said she has been working with the village of Lakewood on the issue and had the draft of what the village is … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
NYS Expands Non-Driver ID Initiative For Released Prisoners
New York will expand its initiative that provides non-driver ID cards to individuals released from Department of Corrections and Community Supervision custody. The program is now available in all 43 State-run correctional facilities, with non-driver … [Read more...]
Prevention Works Announces 2024 Alcohol Awareness Month Poster Contest
Prevention Works is seeking submissions for its 2024 Alcohol Awareness Month poster contest. This year's theme is: “I Am Not Alone In Saying No” The contest is open to Chautauqua County students in grades 3 through 12. This includes public, … [Read more...]
Mayor Ecklund Looking To Revive Long Dormant Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund is looking at reviving the long dormant Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission. The commission last met in January 2020. When asked if the commission might be brought back given that the city is starting the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Convicted In Vehicular Deaths of Two People Charged With Passing Drugs In Jail
A Jamestown man convicted in the vehicular deaths of two people is in trouble with the law again for passing drugs while in jail. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said 56-year old Debbie Hires of Jamestown passed a package of methamphetamine … [Read more...]
Tool To File NYS Taxes For Free Goes Live March 12
A new tool to file New York State taxes online for free goes live on March 12. Governor Kathy Hochul and civic tech nonprofit Code for America have announced the effort that will allow eligible state residents to file their state taxes for free … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Upgrades Lighting, Sound Equipment
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has recently been able to upgrade its lighting and sound equipment. The project, which cost $170,000, was made possible through support from the New York State Council on the Arts, Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...]
County Finance Offices Closed From 9:30-11AM Monday
All offices of the Chautauqua County Department of Finance will be closed for a Department Meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. today. This closure includes Treasury, Real Property Tax, Budget, Insurance, and Payroll divisions located in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Angela Caley and Bill Thomas – March 08, 2024
Artists Angela Caley and Bill Thomas joined AOF host Anthony Merchant to discuss their joint exhibit Revival at the Octagon Gallery at the Patterson Library in Westfield, … [Read more...]
