The City of Jamestown has declared a State of Emergency caused by an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping on both public and private land. The city said the situation has created severe impacts on public health, safety, and city … [Read more...]
Global Tech Outage Affecting Chautauqua County Operations
A global tech outage was disrupting operations across multiple industries on Friday, with airlines halting flights, some broadcasters off air and services from banking to healthcare hit by system problems. While major U.S. airlines - American … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County, Legislator Hemmer Sued In Death of Motorcyclist
Chautauqua County Government and a County Legislator are being sued in the death of a motorcyclist last summer. Thomas Altwies and Lillian Hahn Altwies of Columbia, Missouri filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on behalf of the … [Read more...]
Over $5.7 Million Coming To Chautauqua County for Bridge, Culvert Work
Over $5.7 million is coming to Chautauqua County for bridge and culvert work from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $484 million in enhanced assistance for 137 local governments across the State to rehabilitate … [Read more...]
County Gov’t Recognizing Former Emergency Services Director
Chautauqua County Government is recognizing a former Emergency Services Director who has died. County Executive PJ Wendel said Charles L. Smith died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He shared his condolences, saying, "It is with heavy hearts and … [Read more...]
County Releases Interactive Trails Map
An interactive map to trails in Chautauqua County has been released. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG), in collaboration with Chautauqua County Government and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways group, announced … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County To Receive More Than $800,000 To Address Youth Vaping
Chautauqua County will receive more than $800,000 to address youth vaping. New York State Attorney General Letitia James secured a total of $112.7 million for New York State from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its pivotal role in the surge of underage … [Read more...]
Baker Street, Hazeltine Avenue Intersection To Close June 27 For Reconstruction
The intersection of Baker Street and Hazeltine Avenue in the City of Jamestown will be closed, starting June 27, for roadwork. Jamestown Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said the intersection will be redefined, "If you think of coming … [Read more...]
Nate Aldrich Receives NYS EDC Rising Star Award
Chautauqua County Economic Development Coordinator and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth's Manager Nate Aldrich has been recognized with an award by the New York State Economic Development Council. Aldrich is the recipient of the … [Read more...]
County Health Department Awarded ARPA Funds to Ensure Lead-Safe Homes for Area Children
Homeowners will be able to make homes more lead safe thanks to $700,000 in American Rescue Plan funding allocated by Chautauqua County Government. Qualifying homeowners will be able to use ARPA funds to get windows and doors in their home … [Read more...]
