Jamestown City Council overrode two budget vetoes related to increasing wages for two management positions and funding for the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency in a special meeting Monday night. Council member at large Kim Ecklund recommended to … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Block NYS Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
The U.S. Supreme Court refused again on Monday to block New York's vaccine mandate for health care workers. The vote was 6 to 3. NPR reports this was the second time the court has refused to block such a state vaccine mandate for health care … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Awarded $3 million grant, almost $2 million in financing for Fredonia Water System
Chautauqua County has been awarded a $3 million grant and almost $2 million in financing for the Village of Fredonia's water system. The state Environmental Facilities Corporation board approved the funds as part of more than $115 million for … [Read more...]
Lily Dale Assembly Recommended for State and National Registers of Historic Places
The Lily Dale Assembly has been recommended by the State Board for Historic Preservation to be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The religious camp community is one of 21 properties recommended for the designation. Once … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Safety Village Holding ‘Christmas In Whoville’ Night
The Chautauqua Safety Village is holding a "Christmas In Whoville" night tonight. The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Chautauqua Safety Vilage on Route 394 in Ashville. It'll feature pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, a … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate Resumes Today, Rapid Testing Clinics Available in Jamestown
A statewide mask mandate begins today for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls for Feds to Reevaluate Pandemic Hospital Funding Formula, Release Funds ASAP
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal government to reevaluate Provider Relief Funding for Hospitals as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Schumer, at a press conference in Wyoming County Sunday, said the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Act on Budget Vetoes
Jamestown City Council is holding a special voting session Monday night to deal with seven vetoes issued by Mayor Eddie Sundquist. Six of the vetoes by Sundquist are to restore budget cuts or eliminations made by Council, including - $18,538 for … [Read more...]
City Council to Review ARP Funding Master Plan, Resolutions Adding New Positions
Jamestown City Council will review a revised resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funding Master Plan as well as resolutions to add two new positions using ARP monies. Council will review the allocations recommended for … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Residents to Vote Tuesday on $18.2 million Capital Improvements Project
Residents in the Southwestern Central School District have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on an $18,237,000 Capital Improvements Project. District Superintendent Maureen Donahue said the project includes a lot of regular maintenance and repairs, … [Read more...]
