Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 has received a $103,818 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding as part of $1,749,635 in federal assistance for firefighters that will benefit 20 fire … [Read more...]
FEMA To Hold Open House On Revised Flood Maps
Residents will have an opportunity to learn whether their property is at risk for flooding in an open house with FEMA this Thursday. FEMA will host the event about revised flood maps from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Prendergast Library and by Zoom. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Receives Equipment Grant
The Jamestown Fire Department will be able to purchase new equipment thanks to federal funding. The department has been awarded $330,270 through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). The grant will support the purchase of new equipment, … [Read more...]
$11 Million In Emergency Assistance Available For Counties Impacted By Severe Weather
$11 million in emergency assistance for the seven counties, including Chautauqua, impacted by recent severe weather has been announced. From July 10 to the 16, 22 tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, and flooding affected multiple Upstate communities. … [Read more...]
Falconer Fire Department Receives $107,021 FEMA Grant
The Falconer Fire Department is receiving a $107,021 FEMA grant. The Assistance to Firefighters grant will be used to purchase 24 sets of new turn-out gear. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding while recently visiting the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Professional Firefighter’s Union Endorses Sundquist
The Jamestown Professional Firefighter's union has endorsed incumbent Democrat Eddie Sundquist for Mayor of Jamestown. This is the first union endorsement of a mayoral candidate in the city in 20 years. Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin stated … [Read more...]
Some City Council Member Vote Against Mayor Vehicle Lease, Citing Budget Concerns
Concerns about the 2024 budget are why some Jamestown City Council members voted against renewing a lease for the Mayor's vehicle. The resolution to renew a lease for a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer with Ed Shults Chevrolet for $12,204 that replaces … [Read more...]
City Council to Vote on Quality of Life Ticketing Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance to allow ticketing for housing code violations. The ordinance will establish a new chapter in the City Code to allow direct "Quality of Life Ticketing" by Housing Code Enforcement … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council
The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
NYC Files Lawsuit Accusing Counties of Violating State Law By Blocking Relocation of Migrants
New York City has filed a lawsuit accusing over 30 counties of violating state law by moving to block the city from relocating hundreds of migrants. The lawsuit filed in state supreme court in Manhattan says the counties, which includes Chautauqua … [Read more...]
