The YMCA’s 35th Annual Battle of Businesses is set for September 9 through 16. The battle will consist of a large division featuring businesses with 121 employees or over and the small division with businesses with 120 employees or less. National … [Read more...]
Wells Enterprises Announces Plans to Double Production, Hire 200 New Employees
Ice cream and frozen dessert company, Wells Enterprises, has announced plans to more than double the facility's current production capacity in Dunkirk. The expansion is expected to add 200 jobs and retain 401 existing full time jobs. Almost a … [Read more...]
Buffalo Construction Company That’s Shutting Down Will Likely Affect Chautauqua County Projects
A Buffalo-based construction company that's shutting down will affect projects in Westfield and Falconer. Savarino Companies issued a WARN notice to the State Department of Labor that it would begin laying off 30 employees on August 18 as the … [Read more...]
Royal Fern Nursery Approved Loan to Expand Business in Fredonia
Royal Fern Nursery has been approved an Al Tech loan to expand its business in Fredonia. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency board approved a 10-year, $63,000 loan for the potential acquisition of 8888 Glasgow Road. Royal Fern … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Homeowner Mini Grant Program Accepting Applications Starting August 24
Applications for the City of Jamestown's Homeowner Mini Grant program will start being accepted August 24. The program was funded with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan monies in June 2022. Eligible applicants may receive up to $2,500.00 for … [Read more...]
New Traffic Signal At West Sixth St., Whitley Avenue To Be Activated August 30
A new traffic signal at the intersection of West Sixth Street and Whitley Avenue is set to be activated August 30 in Jamestown. The New York State Department of Transportation said the signal will operate in flashing mode from August 30 through … [Read more...]
JLDC Won’t Vote This Month on Allocating $1.5 Million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant Funds
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation does not expect to vote on allocating the $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds this month. JLDC Board member and City Council President Tony Dolce said there isn't a quorum for possible … [Read more...]
‘Quality of Life’ Ticketing Proposal Expected to Be Voted On This Month
A new "Quality of Life" ticketing proposal is expected to be on the Jamestown City Council's voting agenda this month. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk shared additional updates to the proposal that would allow Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Makes Indictment In Arson Fire on Barrows Street
A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has made an indictment in an arson fire in the city of Jamestown. 34-year old Joshua Whalen is facing 3rd Degree Arson and 3rd Degree Burglary charges stemming from a fire at 231 Barrows Street on July 6. The home … [Read more...]
State Judge Blocks Retail Cannabis Licensing Program
A State Supreme Court Judge blocked the state's retail cannabis licensing program on Friday. Judge Kevin Bryant blocked the state from processing or issuing cannabis dispensary licenses with an injunction that faulted regulators for creating a … [Read more...]
