A new state law bans the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides in order to protect pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the law, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. The legislation restricts the use of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 24 – Best Listener Questions of 2023 PART 1
Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: Nick and Mikayla Certo (Crown Street Roasting Company) – January 2024
CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 23 – How to Escape the “Great Squeeze” PART 3
Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Grow Jamestown – January 4, 2024
The Jamestown Public Market and related programs are going through a rebranding this year in addition to gaining a new person to oversee it all. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City of Jamestown 2024 Inauguration – January 1, 2024
The City of Jamestown held its inauguration and 2024 City Council reorganizational meeting on Monday, January 1, 2024. … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Public Market Has New Director
A new person will be heading up the Jamestown Public Market this summer. St. Luke's Episcopal Church announced that Nick Weith will start in the position January 15. He replaces Linnea Haskin, who resigned in October after leading the program … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Reaches Goal To Purchase Floating Fen
The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of Floating Fen have reached their fundraising goal to save the Floating Fen. The organizations officially purchased the 225-acre property in Brocton on December 29, 2023. The fundraising goal … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Receives Grant For Tree Inventory, Management Plan
The village of Cassadaga has received a state grant to create a tree inventory and management plan. The $15,010 grant comes from the State’s Environmental Protection Fund. Projects that receive funding are evaluated on cost effectiveness, … [Read more...]
Applications Being Accepted For County Lakes and Waterways Grant Program, Including New ‘In Lake’ Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Chautauqua County Lakes and Waterways grant program, including a new "In Lake" program. The programs provide funding for projects involving lakes and waterways within the county and are funded through … [Read more...]








