The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance (Alliance) has announced its 2022 coordinated work plan for the management of Chautauqua Lake and its watershed. Alliance Executive Director Randall Perry said the Alliance received $695,000 in … [Read more...]
‘Refugees, Who Needs Them?’ Presentation To Be Held at Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday
An event titled "Refugees, Who Needs Them?" will be held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday, March 31. The New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, which came out of the refugee resettlement discussion held in December, announced the event which … [Read more...]
Trout Fishing Season Kicks Off April 1
Trout fishing season kicks off Friday, April 1 in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said April 1 marks the end of catch-and-release-only and the start of harvest season. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said spring … [Read more...]
AP: FDA Authorizes Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Booster for Age 50 And Up
The Associated Press reports the Food and Drug Administration has authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older. The FDA's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group at least four months … [Read more...]
Over $270,000 Awarded by HUD for Local Homeless Housing, Service Programs in County
Over $270,000 has been awarded in Chautauqua County for local homeless housing and service programs by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will receive $180,710 and the Dunkirk Housing Authority … [Read more...]
Kendra’s Law to Be Expanded Under Proposed Legislation in State Senate
Proposed legislation in the State Senate would expand the scope of Kendra's Law and broaden the standard for involuntary hospitalization of the most severely mentally ill. State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring the legislation with … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County’s Mobile Crisis Unit is Up and Running
The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene's new Mobile Crisis Unit is now up and running in the County. The Mobile Crisis Unit is a part of the forensics team that also includes the Mobile Transition Team and Peer Support. County … [Read more...]
JHS After Graduation Committee Holds Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
A Chicken Dinner fundraiser for the Jamestown High School After Graduation Party will take place this Thursday. The Jamestown High School After Graduation will host the dinner in front of the high school Thursday, March 31 from 3:30 to 6:00 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Promises ‘More Is To Come’ After Approving Over $2 Million in ARP Projects
Jamestown City Council members promised "more is to come" after approving over $2 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects Monday night. While Council members Regina Brackman and Andrew Faulkner voted no, all other council members approved … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments
The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]
