Jamestown Fire crews were called out to a structure fire on Crescent Street this morning. Jamestown Fire officials report the call came in after 4:00 a.m. for a fully involved structure fire at 258 Crescent Street. The two-story building is home … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Declares State of Emergency, Issues Executive Orders Following Expiration of Title 42 Immigration Policy
As the Title 42 immigration policy expires today, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order in anticipation of an expected influx of migrants into New York State. Title 42, enacted during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Human Rights Commission to Begin Work on Creating Policies, Procedures for Complaints
The Jamestown Human Rights Commission will begin work on creating policies and procedures for handling complaints. Commission Member Isaiah Rashad said his understanding is that complaints would first go to HRC Chair Uvie Stewart and then to the … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Gillibrand Supporting Bipartisan Legislation to Create COVID-19 Task Force
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by other Senators, has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a taskforce conduct a comprehensive investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic. The 9/11 Commission-style task force would investigate the … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night
Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]
Boaters Reminded to Take Care of Boats, Trailers, Gear To Avoid Spreading Invasive Species
Boaters are being reminded take care of their boats, trailers, and fishing gear to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that Watercraft inspection stewards (boat … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget Heads to Voters For Approval
The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 16. The budget has no tax levy increase and a 16.5% increase in State Foundation Aid. Because the … [Read more...]
Work Zone Speed Monitoring Program Up and Running in NYS
An Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program is up and running in New York State. The program is a joint initiative between the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. A total of 30 speed … [Read more...]
Evergreen Health, BestSelf Behavioral Health Receiving Funding Toward Opioid Addiction Treatment
Two health organizations with locations in Chautauqua County are receiving state funding to support medication for opioid addiction treatment. Evergreen Health Services and BestSelf Behavioral Health will each receive up to $500,000 as part of $7 … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Receiving State Funding as Part of Alive Downtowns! Coalition
The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is one of 13 performance arts centers receiving funding through New York State. The Alive Downtowns! coalition of downtown historic performance arts centers is receiving a total of $5 million. The Reg will receive … [Read more...]
