The status of the annual Downtown Christmas Parade is up in the air for this December. The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce held an events meeting to discuss upcoming activities downtown and the question was raised whether there will be a parade this … [Read more...]
Local Business Owner Planning Winter Artisan Bazaar for Downtown Jamestown
A local business owner is developing a Winter Artisan Bazaar event for downtown Jamestown. Studio D Catering Owner Diana Scott is organizing the event which would take place the first three Saturdays of December. She said she wanted to attract … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA Hoping Congressman Reed Can Help Find Funding for New Facility
Jamestown YMCA representatives recently met with Congressman Tom Reed to discuss possible federal funding opportunities for the Y's proposed $26 million dollar Community Center facility. The facility, which is proposed to be built on Harrison … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive Over $54,000 in Federal Disaster Readiness Funds
Chautauqua County will receive $54,250 in federal disaster readiness monies through New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $7.4 million in funds are available to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support … [Read more...]
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to Open Today
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet will open at the Chautauqua Mall today. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet occupies 32-thousand square feet of retail space next to JCPenney. The space previously was home to Office Max. One of America’s largest retailers of closeout … [Read more...]
American Red Cross Experiencing Emergency Blood & Platelet Shortage
The American Red Cross announced it is continuing to experience an emergency blood and platelet shortage that has caused the blood supply to drop to the lowest post-summer level in at least six years. Red Cross officials say with less than a day’s … [Read more...]
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers
A federal judge in Utica has ruled in favor of religious exemptions to New York’s vaccine mandate for health care workers. Judge David Hurd granted the preliminary injunction Tuesday in the case brought forward by a group of health care workers … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Receives Update on $21.1 Million in ARP Funds
The Jamestown School Board received an update on the use of $21.1 million in American Rescue Plan funds for the district. District Director of Budgets and Finance Brittnay Spry said of that $21.1 million, the District must reserve 20%, or $4.2 … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Vetos Bill To Absolve Panama Schools from Paying $1.9 Million Fine
Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have absolved Panama Central School District from having to pay a $1.9 million fine from the New York State Department of Education. The state penalized the school district in 2012, by $4.9 … [Read more...]
US-Canada, Mexico Borders to Reopen To Vaccinated Travelers in Early November
The U.S.-Canadian and U.S.-Mexican borders will reopen to non-essential vaccinated travelers starting in early November. Department of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas stated that following guidance from public health experts, the Department … [Read more...]
