Parents are being invited to share their experiences with child care during a "Power Hour" today. The Chautauqua Child Care Council of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., is calling on all parents to participate in the virtual event today from 1:00 to … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Unveils $233 Billion Proposed 2025 State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $233 billion proposed 2025 State budget Tuesday. The spending plan represents a 4.5% increase for the 2024 budget, but does not increase income taxes and boosts school aid to nearly $36 billion. The proposal … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Proposal To Deal With Abandoned Shopping Carts
Jamestown City Council has heard a proposal to deal with abandoned shopping carts. Citizen Melissa Paterniti presented to council members at their January 8 work session a law that had been passed by a municipality in the state of Washington in … [Read more...]
NYS Has Collected More Than $1.55 Billion In Mobile Sports Wagering Taxes In Two Years
New York State has collected more than $1.55 billion in taxes on mobile sports wagering over the last two years. Governor Kathy Hochul said most of those taxes will be used for education. Last year’s $862 million, when added to $693 million as … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Holding Virtual Seminar Today On Applying for FEMA Assistance Firefighters Grants
Congressman Nick Langworthy will be hosting today a virtual seminar to prepare local fire departments to apply for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants. The seminar will take place online at 6:30 p.m. and is … [Read more...]
Inmate Captured After Escaping Work Detail
An inmate who walked away from a work detail has been captured. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened Monday morning in the town of Ellery. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, several law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced In Fatal Drive-By Shooting
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison in a fatal drive-by shooting that took place in the City in August 2022. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said 24-year old Kevin Roldan-Pantojas pled guilty on November … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul to Deliver Proposed 2025 State Budget Today
Governor Kathy Hochul will present her 2025 State Budget this morning. Hochul will give her address at 10:30 a.m. from the Red Room in the State Capitol in Albany. New York Daily News reports the proposed budget will total $233 billion with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Restructured Following Capt. Samuelson’s Retirement
The Jamestown Police Department has some restructuring following the retirement of Captain Bob Samuelson. Samuelson retired earlier this month following 30 years of service in the department. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Samuelson graduated … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Rental Rehab Grant Program Has Reopened
The City of Jamestown's Rental Rehabilitation Grant program has reopened. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said applications will be accepted starting today, January 16. The grant allows landlords to apply for $30,000 a unit for … [Read more...]
