Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown YMCA Requesting $1 Million in ARPA Funds for New Facility
The Jamestown YMCA is requesting $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to construct a new facility on Harrison Street. YMCA Vice President of Operations John Barber and Tom Benson presented to the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $500,000 to Southern Tier Builders Exchange for Workforce Development Program
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved $500,000 for the Southern Tier Builders Exchange for a workforce development program. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said Southern Tier Builders will use the American Rescue Plan funds for … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $35,000 in Downtown Business Grants
A second round of $35,000 in downtown business grants were approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation board on Wednesday. Grants Manager Tim O'Dell said the awards came from the Downtown Small Business Evolution fund. He said … [Read more...]
Downtown Clean-Up Event Set for Saturday, May 20
The City of Jamestown will be holding a "Hands On Neighborhood" event to clean up downtown this Saturday, May 20. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to noon. People interested in helping should meet on Tracy Plaza next to the Municipal … [Read more...]
Audubon Holding Annual Plant Exchange and Sale Saturday, May 20
The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold its annual Plant Exchange and Sale this Saturday. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. People are invited to trade their own potted plants in exchange for new ones or purchase … [Read more...]
Two Men Arrested on Burglary Charges at Former Crawford Furniture Building
Two men have been arrested on burglary charges at the former Crawford Furniture Building in Jamestown. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's office said that 37-year old Robert Clark of Conewango Valley and 33-year old Justin Myers of … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Hiring Company to Perform Security Vulnerability Assessment of Schools
The Jamestown School Board has approved hiring a company to perform a security vulnerability assessment of school buildings. Jamestown High School Resource Officer Jeremy Maggio presented to the board on the resolution. He said the district's … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Receives Update on Shawbucks, Prendergast Landing Projects
The Jamestown Planning Commission received an update on the Shawbucks and Prendergast Landing projects at their monthly meeting. Project Architect Chris Cooke presented on the Prendergast Landing project which is located at the corner of Fairmount … [Read more...]
BPU General Manager Says No Impact to Operations if City Signs Climate Smart Community Pledge
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' General Manager doesn't see a proposal to register Jamestown as a Climate Smart Community as negatively impacting the utility's operations. Dave Leathers met with Jamestown City Council Monday to give his … [Read more...]
