Concerns about garbage collection and rules about the Board of Public Utilities' new garbage containers were discussed at Jamestown City Council's work session Monday night. Dr. James Scarpino, speaking at privilege of the floor, expressed concern … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown to Distribute 500 COVID-19 Tests January 12 and 13
The City of Jamestown has 500 rapid COVID-19 tests kits from Chautauqua County that will be made available to residents at five sites this week. The test kits are from a New York Department of Homeland Security initiative. Each site will … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Opens at COVID-19 Test Site January 13
SUNY Fredonia will have a COVID-19 test site starting Thursday, January 13. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that announced 10 new testing sites in the state, "These new SUNY sites build on our ongoing efforts to make testing more … [Read more...]
JCC Alumni Association Postpones Alumni Mystery Event
The Jamestown Community College Alumni Association has postponed its Alumni Mystery Event due to the COVID surge. The program was scheduled for January 28 and 29. Organizers said ticket holders should expect the alumni relations office to contact … [Read more...]
Third Street Oak Tree Art Show Raises $2,341 for Urban Forestry Fund
The Third Street Oak Trees Art Show has raised $2,341 dollars for the Urban Forestry Fund. Nearly a dozen artists who participated in the art show donated proceeds from their sold artwork that was inspired by the Cathedral Oaks that once lined … [Read more...]
NYS Climate Action Council Releases Draft Plan for Public Comment
The State's Climate Action Council has released its draft scoping plan for public comment. New York State's Climate Action Council, Department of Environmental Conservation, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … [Read more...]
Village of Falconer Receives COVID-19 Tests, Masks for Distribution
The Village of Falconer announced it has received a limited number of COVID-19 test kits and masks for distribution to Village residents. Interested village residents can pick up test kits and masks in the Village Community Building lobby from … [Read more...]
Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Booster Guidance
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older. The guidance, following action by the CDC, recommends that people who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose at … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review ARP projects Including Roof Replacements, Police Radio Purchase
Jamestown City Council will review several more American Rescue Plan funded projects including roof repairs and the purchase of police radios at its work session tonight. Resolutions have been pre-filed to replace the roof on Fire Station #4 on … [Read more...]
‘Doors Open Jamestown’ Postponed
The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced that the "Doors Open Jamestown" event scheduled for January 22 has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID surge. The Chamber said in a release that they made the decision after consulting local … [Read more...]
