Jamestown City Council will review a resolution tonight to reallocate HOME program funds toward an affordable housing project. Council previously voted down a proposal to reallocate the $640,000 in funds toward the remediation of the brownfield … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
$254 Billion NYS Budget Passed
The New York state budget has finally passed. State lawmakers wrapped up voting on the $254 billion state spending plan late Thursday night. In a series of nine bills, the state legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul agreed on a wide-ranging … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced For Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Materials
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse materials. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 24-year old Brandon Uber was convicted in U.S. District Court of distribution of child … [Read more...]
Schumer: President Trump’s Proposed Cuts In Federal Budget ‘Devastating’
President Donald Trump’s proposed Federal budget could have a large impact on Jamestown and Chautauqua County. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer sent out a press release on the budget, calling the proposed cuts “devastating.” Trump’s budget proposal … [Read more...]
‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Underway
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has launched its 26th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign. St. Susan Center Executive Director Cherie Rowland said that in 2024, the soup kitchen served nearly 53,000 meals, averaging 175 meals per … [Read more...]
Active Transportation Week Set For May 12-18
The second annual Active Transportation Week will take place May 12 through 18 in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, in collaboration with the Chautauqua County Health Department and CHQ Transit are … [Read more...]
Stamp Out Hunger Campaign Takes Place May 10
Residents can help people dealing with food insecurity by participating in this Saturday’s Stamp Out Hunger campaign. The annual food drive is sponsored by the United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). It’s the largest … [Read more...]
Demolition Of Former Silver Creek High School Begins
Demolition has begun of the former Silver Creek High School as part of turning the site into senior citizen apartments. The Silver Creek Apartments project is being developed by Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL), in conjunction with … [Read more...]
BPU Gives $19,000 To Seven Manufacturers To Help With Clean Energy Sector Part Development
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has provided seven local manufacturers with $19,000 each to assist their efforts in developing and producing parts and components in the clean energy sector. The manufacturing transformation mini-grants were … [Read more...]
Reg Memory Cafe To Feature Madness Most Discreet
This month’s Memory Cafe at the Reg Lenna will feature a performance by Performance collective Madness Most Discreet. The Memory Cafe takes place at noon on Tuesday, May 13. Madness Most Discreet will introduce attendees to the most fun and … [Read more...]
