Several economic development projects have received a combined total of $4.75 million in Restore New York funding in Chautauqua County. The White Inn in Fredonia has received $1.25 million toward the renovation and reopening of the former hotel … [Read more...]
NYS Climate Action Council Approves Scoping Plan
The New York State Climate Action Council has approved and adopted a Scoping Plan that outlines recommended policies and actions to help meet the goals and requirements of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate … [Read more...]
Mayville Man Indicted in Fatal Hit and Run in Buffalo
A Mayville man has been indicted in Erie County State Supreme Court in the fatal hit and run accident involving a bicyclist in the City of Buffalo this past July. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn announced that 37-year-old Nicholas Rosado, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.5% for November
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate rose in November to 3.5% from 2.9% in October. The State Department of Labor said November's rate is still lower than November 2021 when it was 3.9%. The state's unemployment rate has stayed steady at 4.3% for … [Read more...]
NYS Div. of Consumer Protection Offers Tips on Purchasing Gift Cards This Holiday Season
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is giving tips on purchasing gift cards and gift certificates this holiday season. Any gift cards or gift certificates purchased in New York State on or after December 10, 2022, will remain valid … [Read more...]
Solid Waste Fees Going Up in 2023 for BPU Customers
Solid waste fees will be going up in 2023 for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers. The BPU Board approved the rate increase for residential and some commercial customers. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said some expenses in solid … [Read more...]
City Council Approves 2 Laws on Ward Boundary Lines, Livestreaming Meetings
Jamestown City Council has approved two local laws regarding new ward boundary lines and allowing video conferencing for public meetings. Council President Tony Dolce said the video conferencing law just codifies what the city has been doing for … [Read more...]
Celoron Receives State Funding to Build New Playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park
The Village of Celoron has received $165,000 from the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative toward a new playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park. The grants from the Environmental Protection Fund are administered by the Office of … [Read more...]
Late Season Deer Hunting Still Available in New York State
Hunters are reminded that late season deer hunting is still available across the Southern Zone in New York State, which includes Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU to Vote on Raising Solid Waste Fees for 2023
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will vote today on raising solid waste fees for residential and some commercial customers. The Board will vote on both the 2023 Solid Waste and Electric Division budgets. There is no rate increase for the … [Read more...]
