The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s 2024 Budget May Have Between a $1.5 and $2.5 Million Shortfall
The City of Jamestown's 2024 budget may have between a $1.5 and $2.5 million shortfall. That's according to former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto, who has been reviewing the 2023 and 2024 budgets per the request of City Council Finance Chair and … [Read more...]
Vote on Jamestown Public Schools’ $126 Million Capital Improvement Project Today
The public vote on Jamestown Public Schools' Capital Improvement Project takes place today. Voting on the $126 million project starts at noon and goes until 9:00 p.m. tonight. Registered voters in the Jamestown Public Schools district may vote at … [Read more...]
New State Laws Protects Credit Card Holders From Losing Rewards
A new state law is in effect that protects credit card holders from losing earned rewards. As of December 10, credit card companies must take additional steps to protect consumers from losing accrued points when rewards programs are modified or … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institutions Announces Artistic Director of Literary Arts Appointment
Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of New York Times Bestselling Author Kwame Alexander to the role of Artistic Director of Literary Arts. Alexander will also serve as the Inaugural Writer-in Residence at Chautauqua. A poet, … [Read more...]
United Way Hires New Community Impact Manager
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has hired Eric Rinaldo as its new Community Impact Manager. The Community Impact Manager provides administrative oversight over the distribution of funds to 29 local agencies. They also over see the … [Read more...]
State Comptroller DiNapoli Cautiously Optimistic On State Finances
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said there's cautious optimism when it comes to New York State finances. DiNapoli, speaking at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, said while the impact of the pandemic is "in the … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Bids To Upgrade Lighting, Add Cameras to Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council will review bids to upgrade lighting and add cameras to the Spring and Cherry Street Parking Ramps. One resolution is to purchase cameras and lights from Nest Wireless Global for $178,910. The other resolution is to contract … [Read more...]
Court Of Appeals Rules Against Portions Of NYS’ Concealed Carry Gun Law
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday against portions of New York’s gun laws including a provision that required concealed carry permit applicants disclose their social media accounts. The ruling strikes down the provisions that … [Read more...]
‘Santa for Seniors’ Campaign To Distribute Gifts, Meals to More Than 100 Isolated Adults in County
The Chautauqua County Office For Aging Services will be distributing gifts and holiday meals as part of its "Santa for Seniors" campaign. The nationally recognized program will deliver the gifts and meals to more than 200 isolated older adults in … [Read more...]
