The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a motion promoting equality and denouncing racism. Legislator Tom Nelson, who is a teacher in Frewsburg, said he was offended by an incident last October where people wore black face costumes at a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community College Awarded Over $1.5 Million in Workforce Development Grants
Jamestown Community College has been awarded over $1.5 million in workforce development grants through New York State. The State Office of Strategic Workforce Development has awarded nearly $11 million in grants to seventeen projects across the … [Read more...]
Stormwater Project To Help Chautauqua Lake Water Quality, Reduce Flooding To Get Underway in Lakewood
A stormwater management project to improve water quality on Chautauqua Lake and reduce downstream flooding problems in the Village of Lakewood will soon get underway. Local officials unveiled the Grandview Stormwater Management Project on Tuesday. … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Awarded FEMA Grant
The City of Dunkirk has been awarded $76,000 for its fire department. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. The funding will … [Read more...]
WNY Under Air Quality Health Advisory Due to Canadian Wildfire Smoke
New Yorkers, especially those sensitive to air pollution, are urged to use caution and prepare as smoke from Canadian wildfires is expected to significantly impact air quality throughout New York today. The State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves Over $3 Million In Incentives for Electrovaya
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved over $3.5 million in economic development incentives for Electrovaya. Electrovaya Chief Financial Officer John Gibson said the company is going to retrofit the former … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Prendergast Landing Project
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved site plans for the Prendergast Landing project. The 12,000 square foot building is located at the corner of Fairmount Avenue and West Eighth Street and is owned by Rahsaan Graham under Jade Empire … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Warns of ‘Dairy Cliff’ If Dairy Margin Coverage Program Not Renewed
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that without federal action to protect the Dairy Margin Coverage Program, the Upstate dairy industry could face a "dairy cliff." The 2018 Farm Bill enacted the Dairy Margin Coverage program (DMC), … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Enacts New Safety & Security Polices for Season
Chautauqua Institution has enacted new safety and security policies for its season. The Institution opened its 2023 Summer Assembly on June 24 with a performance by Bonnie Raitt at the Amphitheatre. Those attending lectures and events at the … [Read more...]
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Flooded Streets, Brought Down Power Lines Monday Afternoon
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding and brought down power lines in Jamestown Monday afternoon. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities reported a pole and transformer issue that resulted in a fire at Dunn and East Second Street, an … [Read more...]
