The County Planning Department is holding a public information meeting tonight on creating a Chautauqua Lake District. The meeting on the "Study of Funding Mechanisms for Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation, Phase I" will take place at … [Read more...]
Smoking Now Prohibited in Most State-Owned Park Facilities
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation prohibiting smoking in many state-owned park facilities. All state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps are included in the ban. Smoking in these … [Read more...]
Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival Kicks Off August 10
The Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns to Downtown Jamestown August 10 through 13. The festival features concerts of varying musical genres at venues throughout downtown including free, all ages shows at the Winter Garden Plaza. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Financial Audit of 2021 Positive
The City of Jamestown's financial audit for 2021 was positive. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. He said the city's revenues for 2021 were $37.4 million with … [Read more...]
Housing Committee Hears Update on 19A Homeownership Program Proposal
The Jamestown City Council Housing Committee received an update on properties that would be purchased and rehabilitated by the city under the 19A Homeownership Program if Council approves the $750,000 request of American Rescue Plan … [Read more...]
NYS Voters Have Until August 11 to Change Party Enrollment Ahead of August 23 Primary
New York voters have until August 11 to change their party enrollment ahead of the primary set for August 23. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said a recent ruling in State Supreme Court ordered that all changes of enrollment received … [Read more...]
Fall Class Registration is Underway for Jamestown Community College
Registration is underway for Jamestown Community College’s fall classes. The fall session begin August 22, with the application to apply closing August 15. All JCC campus locations offer in-person student services from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Revisit Requests to Add Funding to Business, Housing Initiatives
Jamestown City Council will revisit a couple requests to add American Rescue Plan funds to housing and business initiatives at its work session tonight. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to create a permanent 19A Homeownership … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Week Seven Examines Living Spaces, Changing Housing Market
Chautauqua Institution's week seven will examine living spaces and the changing housing market. The 10:45 lecture series will focus on “More than Shelter: Redefining the American Home.” The 2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series tackles a similar topic … [Read more...]
Jamestown YWCA Announces 2022 Women of Achievement Award Recipients
The Jamestown YWCA has announced the recipients of the 2022 Women of Achievement awards. The awards honor women whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements have worked to enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the empowerment of women … [Read more...]
