Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2025 City Budget tonight. The initial executive budget proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund totaled $43,315,323 and included a 7.79% tax increase. The City Council Finance Committee will propose a number of … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For Thanksgiving Holiday
New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State have increased patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period, an initiative funded by the Governor’s … [Read more...]
National Grid Deploying Smart Meters In WNY
National Grid is deploying smart meters that will give customers the ability to monitor and control energy use for homes and businesses. Beginning in January, approximately 4,100 customers will receive new meters. The company’s initiative to … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Invites Community To Join ‘Light A Life” Tradition
Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is inviting the community to join in a tradition of remembrance and celebration at this year’s "Light a Life." This annual event honors the memories of loved ones while supporting compassionate end-of-life … [Read more...]
City, CODE Awarded $2 Million To Rehabilitate Vacant Apartments
The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker Resigns
Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker has announced her resignation. The Fredonia Democrat posted on social media Thursday morning that she is resigning from District 4 effective Monday, November 25, 2024. Parker stated, "Running for … [Read more...]
Home Energy Assistance Program Now Open
Federal assistance to help lower heating bills is now available for New Yorkers. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has $360 million in federal funding, which will go toward helping low-income households across the state afford … [Read more...]
Wegmans Recalls Yogurt
Wegmans Food Markets is recalling one of its yogurt varieties. Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Fruit on the Bottom Lowfat Pina Colada Yogurt is being recalled because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic, the grocery store chain … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Expanding Access to Fluoride Treatments For Kids
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow greater access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients. Fluoride treatments work to prevent tooth decay and are an important part of pediatric dental health. This legislation … [Read more...]
Joint JCC, Jamestown YMCA Project Receives Support From County Legislature
The proposed joint Jamestown Community College and Jamestown YMCA project has received support from the Chautauqua County Legislature. Legislators voted 16 to 1, with Legislator Terry Niebel voting no, to request the inclusion of the proposed new … [Read more...]
