A request to apply for a $500,000 Restore New York grant to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building has been approved by Jamestown City Council. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Savarino Companies of Buffalo would be the developer of the … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Report: Jamestown Public Schools Overfunded Fund Balance, Reserves
A State Comptroller's report found that Jamestown Public Schools kept more money in fund balance and reserves than statutes allowed, thus keeping property taxes higher than necessary. The report, which covered July 1, 2018 through April 14, 2022, … [Read more...]
Winter Heating Costs Expected to be 50% More for Natural Gas Customers
Natural gas customers can expect to pay about 50% more to heat their homes this winter than last year. This is more than they have in a decade. National Fuel said the average residential customer will spend $1,023 to heat their home from November … [Read more...]
Ribbon Cut for New Venture Studio in Jamestown
Elected officials and local organizations helped cut the ribbon on a new venture studio focused on community in Jamestown Monday night. Ally Co Co-founder Katie Castro said the concept of a venture studio is new to Western New York, "And what a … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU to Begin Fall Flushing of Water Mains on October 1
Fall flushing for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities begins this Saturday, October 1. The traditional flushing of the entire Village of Falconer will begin at 8 p.m. Saturday, October 1, and continue overnight into Sunday, October 2. The … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Grant Application to Redevelop Furniture Mart Building
Jamestown City Council will consider tonight a resolution for the city to apply for a $500,000 grant to redevelop the Furniture Mart Building. A public hearing will first take place at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers to gather public comment on … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Unsolved Crimes Unit Focusing Further on Yolanda Bindics Case
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office Unsolved Crimes Unit is focusing their latest investigation into the death of Yolanda Bindics. Bindics was last seen leaving the Family Dollar Store on 194 Fluvanna Avenue at approximately 8:10 p.m., Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski Discusses Education, Child Care at Chamber Event
Congressman Joe Sempolinski answered questions about education, child care, workforce development and more at the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Congressional breakfast Friday morning. Sempolinski, addressing a crowd of about 50 people, … [Read more...]
Parents Warned About “Rainbow Fentanyl” That Looks Like Candy
Parents are being warned about fentanyl drugs that look like candy. The Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office have issued an alert about “rainbow fentanyl,” which … [Read more...]
Free Virtual Septic Workshop Being Held September 27
A free septic workshop is being held for Chautauqua County residents on Tuesday, September 27. The Lake Erie Watershed Protection Alliance received a grant from the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute for the virtual workshop. It'll take … [Read more...]
