Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has proposed in his 2027 Executive Budget to cut the tax rate by 85-cents, for the County’s lowest tax rate since 1975. The proposed $330 million budget would reduce the tax rate from $6.17 per $1,000 of … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel To Present Proposed 2027 Executive Budget Tonight
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will present his 2027 Tentative Executive Budget tonight at the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. Wendel will outline his proposed spending plan at 6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Chambers located in the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market’s Fall CSA Now Accepting Sign-Ups
The Jamestown Farmers Market’s eight-week fall community-supported agriculture (CSA) program are now open for sign-ups now through October 2. Participants will receive a weekly share of produce from local farms and farmers with two pickup times on … [Read more...]
SNAP Enrollments Drop 13% Ahead Of Program Changes That Start In October
SNAP enrollments have dropped more than 13% in the last year ahead of changes to the program that are scheduled to start in October. This massive drop in enrollment comes as President Donald Trump’s cuts to SNAP have yet to even fully take effect. … [Read more...]
SNAP Recipients To Receive More Secure Chip-Based Cards In 2027
SNAP recipients will receive new, more secure chip-based cards starting in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market Summer Program Starts June 10
The Jamestown Mobile Market has announced its summer schedule that includes seven stops across Jamestown and Falconer. The Jamestown Farmers Market Mobile Market brings the same fresh, local produce from the traditional Saturday farmers market on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Begins Season June 6 At A New Location
The Jamestown Farmers Market will begin its season at a new location this Saturday in downtown Jamestown. The outdoor summer market is moving from its former West Third and Main Streets location to East Third and Pine Streets. The summer market … [Read more...]
WBFO: NYS Residents At Risk Of Losing SNAP Due To New Law
WBFO reports some New York State residents are at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to a new law that went into effect March 1 that has new work requirement. The state has fully implemented a law passed by Congress in 2023 that changes who may be … [Read more...]
County Legislators To Consider Ways To Help With Food Insecurity While SNAP Benefits Delayed
Chautauqua County Legislators will look at ways to help people with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown has SNAP benefits delayed. The Legislature held an emergency meeting Wednesday night to discuss uncertainties with Supplemental … [Read more...]
Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions
New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]
