Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Street Construction Work List Released
The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program for the 2023 construction season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has received an increase in aid for street repair, "So, there are several pots of money that go into … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Legislation To Fix Nourish NY Program
State Senator George Borrello has sponsored legislation to fix a problem regarding the distribution of Nourish NY funds to regional food banks. Borrello helped spearhead the effort to make Nourish NY a permanent state program in 2021. The … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Jamestown Pride Festival This Weekend
Jamestown Pride Festival’s Third Annual Celebration starts with activities today in downtown Jamestown. The first event is a "Slow Roll" sponsored by Pearl City Cycle that starts at at 5:30 p.m. It's an all ages event that will involve people … [Read more...]
County Executive Meets with UN Ambassador Now Living in Jamestown
A United Nations' Ambassador is calling Chautauqua County home after settling in Jamestown. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel met with Ambassador Hugues Sanon on Monday at his north side Jamestown home. The Ambassador is the Special … [Read more...]
Victims Identified In Plane Crash Near the Jamestown Airport
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the two men who died in a plane crash near the Jamestown Airport Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Jim Quattrone identified the pilot as 52-year-old Roger Jay Ryall of Toronto, Canada and the plane’s … [Read more...]
Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect For New York State
An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for all of Western New and Central New York, and other areas until midnight tonight. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued the advisory due fine particulate … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Plan As Part of Changing ‘Red Raider’ Nickname
The Jamestown School Board has approved a plan related to changing the high school's "Red Raider" nickname. The New York State Department of Education required the district to submit a plan by June for review and approval by the … [Read more...]
JLDC Releases ARPA Funds For Two Jamestown Businesses Whose Allocation Had Been in Question
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has released American Rescue Plan funding it had been holding back for two businesses pending counsel on whether the appropriation of those funds had violated federal law. The JLDC Board had approved a … [Read more...]
City Looking at Re-Bonding For Additional Costs Related to Central Garage Project
Costs for the new Central Garage project on Washington Street are currently at $3.9 million. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa provided that cost update to council at its work session Monday night. He stated at the meeting the project … [Read more...]
