The City of Jamestown has declared a State of Emergency caused by an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping on both public and private land. The city said the situation has created severe impacts on public health, safety, and city … [Read more...]
Extreme Heat Leads To Cooling Centers Opening In Chautauqua County
A prolonged period of heat and humidity is underway this week in New York State, including Chautauqua County. A combination of high temperatures in the 90s and high humidity will lead to heat index values or “feel-like” temperatures in the upper … [Read more...]
County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children
Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]
Parents Invited To Share Child Care Experiences During ‘Power Hour’
Parents are being invited to share their experiences with child care during a "Power Hour" today. The Chautauqua Child Care Council of Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc., is calling on all parents to participate in the virtual event today from 1:00 to … [Read more...]
14 Projects Receive $242,000 In Grants From Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth
14 projects across Chautauqua County are receiving $242,000 in grants from the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. The grants go to economic development projects that focus on revitalization and long-term strategic investment … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Josiah Lamp – November 30, 2023
We hear from Chautauqua Opportunities' Josiah Lamp on efforts to find an organization to host an overnight Code Blue shelter in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Community Organizations Working to Open Overnight Warming Center
Community organizations are working to find solutions to house the homeless after the announcement that two emergency code blue shelters are not reopening this winter. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah … [Read more...]
Women’s Homeless Shelter Project Moving Forward
A project to open a shelter for women in Jamestown is moving forward. Chautauqua Opportunities Director of Housing and Community Development Josiah Lamp said there is a high need for a shelter that serves women in the county as the only current … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities’ CEO Named To CAPLAW Board of Directors
Chautauqua Opportunities' CEO has been named to the board of the directors for Community Action Program Legal Services, Inc. CAPLAW is a nationwide organization based in Boston, MA. Their mission is to strengthen the legal and management capacity … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s
Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]
