We talk with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about his State of the County address that included everything from exploring nuclear energy to shelters for the homeless. … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Shares Plans To Explore Nuclear Energy, Get Commercial Air Service Back To Jamestown, Open Homeless Shelter
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel focused on goals to boost local economic development, enhance infrastructure, and promote sustainable county growth in his annual State of the County. Wendel called these goals part of his “Grow CHQ” … [Read more...]
Financial Concerns Top Issue in 2025 State of the City
Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – October 10, 2024
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund presented her 2025 Executive Budget on October 8. We'll learn more about that spending plan as well as talk about some updates on the homelessness issue. … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Opportunities Receiving Grant To Help Homeless Youth
Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. is receiving a grant to help homeless youth. The $245,500 grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will support the Transitional Living Program, which provides critical housing and … [Read more...]
More Than 80 Turn Out For Discussion on Homelessness
More than 80 people turned out for a discussion on homelessness Thursday night. The event, sponsored by the Jamestown YWCA and Jamestown Justice Coalition, was held at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It featured a panel of people who have worked … [Read more...]
Homeless Conversation Set for Thursday, Sept. 12
A conversation on the unhoused will take place Thursday, September 12 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The YWCA Jamestown and Jamestown Justice Coalition are co-sponsoring the event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. JJC Coordinator … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – September 5, 2024
We follow up with Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund on the latest with how the city is working on the issues of homelessness. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Justin Hubbard – September 5, 2024
The Jamestown Justice Coalition and YWCA Jamestown are hosting a community conversation on the unhoused population population at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Thursday, September 12. JJC Coordinator Justin Hubbard tells us more. … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receiving Federal Funding for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services
The City of Jamestown is receiving federal funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the city will receive $187,672 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) … [Read more...]
