Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]
United Ways Raise Record $1.8 Million
The United Ways of Chautauqua County have raised a record $1.8 million as part of their 2024 campaign. The total of $1,801,385.57 is a 12% increase from the previous year, and the most raised collectively since 2002. This was the first … [Read more...]
MAST, Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance Oppose Proposed Hydropower Rate Increase
The Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier (MAST) and the Buffalo Niagara Manufacturing Alliance (BNMA) are coming out in opposition to a proposed rate increase by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) that would nearly triple the rates charged … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recalls Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Wegmans is recalling some of its frozen chicken nuggets because they may contain bone fragments. The impacted products are 46-oz packages of the Wegmans Family Packed Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat with a sell-by date of August … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Nuisance Officer To Return After City Council Approves Hiring of 5 Police Officers
The City of Jamestown’s Nuisance Officer position is set to return following Jamestown City Council’s approval for Jamestown Police to hire five police officers. Council approved the resolution at their Monday night voting session. Jamestown … [Read more...]
Program To Install 1,000 Carbon Monoxide Detectors In Jamestown Approved
A program to install 1,000 carbon monoxide detectors in Jamestown homes has been approved by City Council. The Jamestown Fire Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Calls On Feds To Surge Funding To Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal Government to surge funding to stop the spread of avian bird flu that’s causing the price of eggs to increase. Schumer made his plea outside a Buffalo-area diner Monday saying, “...Recently … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Says USDA Decision Will Help Dairy Farmers
Congressman Nick Langworthy is applauding a decision by the USDA that he says will help dairy farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its final decision on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO). Among the key improvements … [Read more...]
The National Comedy Center To Host Memory Cafe
The National Comedy Center will be hosting a second Memory Cafe location in Jamestown. The One Laugh at a Time: A National Comedy Center Memory Café will offer respite and a welcoming environment for those with memory loss, including … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on hiring five police officers as wells as creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. The Jamestown Police Department stated in a staff report that the fiscal impact to hire an officer is $60,536.26, … [Read more...]