Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
PROMESA, Inc. of Dunkirk Awarded $550,000 for Mobile Medication Unit
PROMESA, Inc. in Dunkirk has been awarded $550,000 for a Mobile Medication unit. The funding is part of $10.25 million from the federal State Opioid Response Grant to bolster harm reduction services for marginalized and high-risk populations … [Read more...]
State Grant Program for Businesses Still Struggling from Pandemic Now Open
A program that provides flexible grants to businesses still recovering from the pandemic is now open in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the applications portal for the Seed Funding Grant Program is open. The new program is … [Read more...]
Betty White Collection Donated to National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center has received the collection of comedy legend and actress Betty White. Much of the collection , which includes pieces from White’s award-winning work in acclaimed TV comedies The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Fall Fest Set for September 16-18
The Bemus Point Annual Fall Fest is set for September 16 through 18. The celebration of autumn will include a street market with over 50 vendors and sidewalk fare, a petting zoo, open houses, live music and seasonal food and drink specials at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Robert H. Jackson Presentation: Plessy v. Ferguson – From Vs to &
Robert H. Jackson Center Co-Founder Greg Peterson moderates conversation on U.S. Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson with featured panelists, Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy, descendants of the original case participants. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Facing Lawsuit From One of Its Unions
The City of Jamestown is facing a lawsuit from one of its unions. AFSCME New York Council 66, Local 418, which represents employees in the City's Department of Public Works, filed the suit in Chautauqua County Supreme Court. The union had filed … [Read more...]
City Continues to Work on Ways to Address Rising Homelessness
City officials and local organizations are continuing to meet to work on ways to address rising homelessness in Jamestown. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist updated City Council on a meeting held Monday with organizations that are part of the … [Read more...]
City-Wide Public Forum Tonight at Christ First United Methodist Church
Housing issues as well as public safety issues will be discussed at a City-Wide forum in Jamestown tonight. The forum, which is open to all, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Christ First United Methodist Church at the corner of Lakeview Avenue and … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools New Dress Code Policy Addresses Equity
The Jamestown School Board approved a new dress code policy that aims to promote diversity, prevent discrimination, and assure equity. Chief Information Officer Jessie Joy said the Code of Conduct is reviewed annually as required by state law. She … [Read more...]
