The proposed 2025 budget for Chautauqua County totals $301.9 million and will reduces taxes by 19-cents. County Executive PJ Wendel cited rising unfunded mandate costs and inflation for why the budget is $7.8 million more than the current 2024 … [Read more...]
Fleet Maintenance Building Receives State Grant
A $1 million state grant has been secured for the Fleet Maintenance Building project on Washington Street. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund announced the administration had been able to secure the Financial Restructuring Board (FRB) funds. However, … [Read more...]
City Looks At Contracting With Collaborative Children’s Solutions To Hold Events In The City
The City of Jamestown is looking to contract with Collaborative Children's Solutions to be the lead agency on holding a number of events in the downtown and Jamestown area. The resolution would fund CCS with $253,000 over four years, equaling out … [Read more...]
Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Bill To Strengthen Northern Border
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced a new bipartisan bill that would strengthen security at the U.S.-Canada Border. Gillibrand said The Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act would help ensure Customs and Border Protection … [Read more...]
State DEC Holding Stewardship Event In Chautauqua County on Saturday
The State DEC is holding a stewardship event in Chautauqua County this Saturday as part of Fish and Wildlife Day. Fish and Wildlife Day will offer service projects and educational workshops across the state, celebrating New York’s diverse wildlife … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Photo Related to Newland-Forest Avenues Homicide
Jamestown Police have released a photo related to the homicide that happened on Newland and Forest Avenues on September 10. JPD is asking the public for assistance in identifying the owner and operator of the dark colored pick-up truck in the … [Read more...]
Gateway Lofts Receives Brownfield Loan
The Gateway Lofts Project has made another step forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund loan of $325,000 to Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. The loan will be used to … [Read more...]
Community Mourns The Passing Of Undersheriff Richard Telford
The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced that Undersheriff Richard Telford has died. Undersheriff Telford passed with his family by his side. He served in the County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years. The Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]
NYS Office of Cannabis Management Rolls Out New Tool To Help With Application Process
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has rolled out a new tool designed to make the application process more efficient, transparent and affordable. The Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator, or LOCAL, was developed with data from … [Read more...]
WRFA, with Jamestown Post-Journal & WJTN, Holding 150th State Assembly Candidate Debate
WRFA, in partnership with the Jamestown Post-Journal and Media One Group, will be hosting the 150th State Assembly Candidate Debate. The debate will feature Republican candidate Andrew Molitor and Democratic Candidate Michael Bobseine. The … [Read more...]
