YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase
Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]
City to Hold Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk on October 29
A Halloween Trick or Treat Trail will be held on the Riverwalk this Saturday, October 29. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Council President Tony Dolce said it will be located on the Riverwalk behind the National Comedy … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Board Approves 2023 District Heating Budget with No Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board has approved the 2023 District Heating budget with no increase and will be considering a proposed 3% increase in Solid Waste and Water rates. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said he hopes to see … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Moves to 37th Place on Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America List
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been recognized for a fourth year on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list. The award program administered by Springbuk moved the BPU up the list to 37th place of 100 companies. They had been at … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Accepting Grant Applications
Applications for economic revitalization and long-term strategic investment grants are now being accepted by the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. CCPEG invites municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic … [Read more...]
Students Invited to Sign Up for Dream It, Do It 500 Competition
Middle School and High School students are being invited to sign up for the Dream It, Do It 500 Competition. The free event is being held in collaboration with SUNY Fredonia from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5th. Participants are … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants
Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]
Author Salman Rushdie Has Lost Sight in One Eye, Hand ‘Incapacitated’ After Attack
Author Salman Rushdie has lost his sight in one eye and one of his hands is “incapacitated” following a stabbing attack in August. The update came in an interview given by Rushdie's agent to a Spanish newspaper. Literary agent Andrew Wylie … [Read more...]
New Area Code Coming to Western New York
A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the … [Read more...]
