The town of Mina is receiving funding to construct a new wastewater treatment and sanitary sewer collection system. The $10 million from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) grant … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Andrew Molitor Sworn In As State Assemblyman For 150th District
Andrew Molitor has been officially sworn in as the new State Assemblyman representing the 150th District. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 1 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Molitor said in his comments, "I am excited to serve the … [Read more...]
NYS Freshwater Wetlands Act Regulations Adopted
New regulations under the State's Freshwater Wetlands Act have been officially adopted. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced the adoption of updated regulations that implement new statutory … [Read more...]
New Legislative Leaders Announced at County Legislature Reorg Meeting
New legislative leaders were announced during the Chautauqua County Legislature's reorganizational meeting Thursday night. Legislator Jamie Gustafson has been named by Republicans as the Majority Leader of the County Legislature with Legislator … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Starts Christmas Tree Pick-Up Jan. 6
The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up Christmas Trees for recycling on Monday, January 6. The annual pick-up is weather permitting. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Unions Suing City
The Jamestown Police and Fire Unions are asking the courts to approve an injunction to prevent an increase in health insurance premiums in the New Year. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on December 20, 2024, the complaint … [Read more...]
Brocton Man Dies in Fire on Christmas Day
A Brocton man died following a house fire on Christmas Day. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that the Brocton Fire Department, along with mutual aid departments, responded to a structure fire just after 5:00 a.m. December 25 on Old Mill … [Read more...]
Malfunctioning Motor Sets Off Fire Alarm At County Emergency Services Building
A malfunctioning motor caused a fire alarm to go off at the former Mayville High School Wednesday morning. Chautauqua County officials said that the fire alarm was triggered at 9:30 a.m. at the Chautauqua County Emergency Operations Center (EOC), … [Read more...]
CHQ Chamber Announces Bob Lingle as Director of Membership Development
CHQ Chamber has announced the addition of Bob Lingle as the new Director of Membership Development. Lingle, who has owned and operated Good Neighbor Bookstore in Lakewood since 2018, starts in the position today. CHQ Chamber President and CEO … [Read more...]
Schumer Praises Canada’s End To ‘Flagpoling’
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is praising the Canadian government’s decision to eliminate the practice of “flagpoling.” In a statement to media, Schumer said, "I’m grateful for the Canadian government’s decision to once and for all … [Read more...]
