YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

This episode focuses on female military veterans from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region.

The Broadscast program covers a wide range of topics, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) issues; racial justice and civil rights; empowerment and economic advancement of women and girls; and health and safety of women and girls. It is provided through funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

DEC fisheries biologists conduct surveys to assess black bass populations throughout the state

Today is the last statewide Free Fishing Day of the year.

Governor Kathy Hochul said the day was chosen as part of Veterans Day. She said fishing is considered one of the most therapeutic outdoor activities, making it an ideal activity for veterans, those currently serving in the military, and all New Yorkers looking to get outside and enjoy the outdoors.

During designated Free Fishing Days, anglers do not need a fishing license to fish New York’s fresh waters. All other fishing regulations are in effect. For more information on Free Fishing Days visit the Department of Environmental Conservation‘s (DEC) website at https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6091.html

New York State residents who also qualify as active-duty military members (see https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6097.html for details) may receive a free fishing license, as well as a free hunting and/or trapping license, provided they have the appropriate hunter and/or trapper education. Veterans with a service-related disability of 40 percent or more (annual proof required from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) can get reduced fee hunting and fishing licenses and preference for Deer Management Permits.

The State DEC reminds anglers they can now enjoy New York’s trout stream fishing resources year-round. Anglers are required to use only artificial lures and immediately release trout they catch. The catch-and-release season applies to inland trout streams only. Anglers should consult the DEC’s regulations guide for regulations associated with lakes and ponds that harbor trout before fishing.

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Council also will review a local law that authorizes the use of video-conferencing for public meetings. According to the staff report, the local law is required under Public Officers Law 103 in order for the city to continue having hybrid meetings or meetings over video-conference.

The report said that video-conferencing has been a “valuable asset to public meetings, and can create an increase of engagement with the public.”

Council will presented with a resolution to purchase a new Fleet maintenance truck for the Department of Public Works in the amount of $52,534. The staff report said the current truck had been hit by another vehicle in October, causing frame damage to the truck. There were no injuries in the collision. The truck had been intended to replace a 20-year old service truck that is aging and severely rusted. The contingency fund would be used for the purchase.

And the Public Safety Committee will review a special event permit application for a Veterans Day Ceremony that’s set to take place on the corner of Third and Main Streets on Friday, November 11th.

The Police and Fire Departments will present their proposed budgets to the full council at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Training Room on the fourth floor of City Hall. Committee meetings will immediately follow that presentation with the full work session beginning at 7:30 p.m.

The meetings are open to the public with the budget and work session also being live streamed on jamestownny.gov.

CARTS riders must wear their masks/face coverings when boarding the bus and for the duration of their trips as mandated by FTA.

For more information about CARTS, visit chqgov.com/carts/CARTS or https://www.facebook.com/CARTS.NY/ or call 1-800-388-6534.

• Members of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars will gather at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park in Jamestown for a ceremony.
• At 11 a.m, the American Legion will host its service at the corner of Third and Main Streets with a 21-gun salute. The Jamestown High School Marching Band will also participate.
• There will also be a ceremony held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church following the downtown service.
• And a ceremony will also be held at Soldier’s Circle at Lake View Cemetery.

Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday observed annually on November 11 that honors military veterans. It coincides with other holidays including Armistice Day and Remembrance Day which are celebrated in other countries that mark the anniversary of the end of World War I.  At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954.

Later this morning the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will gather at Veterans Memorial Park for a service honoring veterans. The event begins at 11 a.m. and the park is located along Logan Avenue and Third Street.

The American Legion will host a 21-gun salute at the corner of Third and Main streets in Jamestown following the service at Veterans Park.
The Jamestown High School Marching Band will also be on hand to play “The Star Spangled Banner” and buglers will play “Taps.”

Following the service at the corner of Third and North Main streets, there will be a ceremony held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church as well as a ceremony at Soldier’s Circle at Lake View Cemetery.

Sunday, Nov. 11 will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I – at the time called “The Great War” or the “War to End all Wars.”

In Jamestown, Local veterans groups will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on W. Third Street.

Later in the morning just before 11 a.m., representatives from the VFW and the American Legion Ira Lou Spring Post 149 will meet at the corner of Third and North Main Streets. The JHS Band will be on hand to play the national anthem, with taps scheduled to play at 11:11 a.m.

As part of the event, Third St. between Cherry and Pine Streets, along with Main Street between 2nd and 4th streets will be closed to traffic.

A service is also scheduled to take place at approximately 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Local veteran Clyde Card, who is also a member of St. Luke’s will be the speaker for the remembrance service, which begins immediately following the regularly scheduled 10am Sunday service at the traditional time of 11:11 a.m.

Later in the day, the Chautauqua County Historical Society will partner with historians from various towns and communities across the county to present a special Veterans Day event in Fredonia.

In an effort to focus on the impact WWI had on the local home front, Michelle Henry, Chautauqua County historian and Chautauqua County Historical Society trustee; and Todd langworthy, Pomfret historian, are coordinating a special centennial celebration of Armistice Day at the Fredonia Opera House that will feature local municipal historians sharing stories about World War I from the county’s various communities.

The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday and is open to the public.

In Jamestown, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will host a ceremony at 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Park on West. Third Street.

Later in the morning, representatives from the VFW and the American Legion Ira Lou Spring Post 149 will meet at the corner of Third and North Main streets, with the Jamestown High School Marching Band also on hand to play the national anthem and taps.

A service is also scheduled to take place at approximately 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.

Following that service there will be a ceremony at Soldier’s Circle at Lake View Cemetery, starting at noon.

The village of Celoron and the American Legion Herman Kent Post 777 will also hold a ceremony at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Lucille Ball Memorial Park.

Two local organizations will also be serving free breakfast to all veterans.

The Jamestown Elks Lodge at 339 E. Fourth St will serve breakfast from 10 a.m. to noon. And the Jamestown Boys & Girls Club will serve breakfast to veterans from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

New York- Governor Andrew Cuomo marches in Veterans Day Parade in New York City on Nov. 11, 2013.

ALBANY – New York State is rolling out a new tax credit supporters say will make it easier for thousands of military veterans to find work.

On Veterans Day, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the beginning of a promotional effort by New York State’s Division of Veterans’ Affairs to highlight a $74 million tax credit, which will encourage employers to hire New York’s post-9/11 veterans who are currently not employed.

Governor Cuomo stated that all New Yorkers owe a special debt of gratitude to those who’ve served in the armed forces in the years since 9/11.

Beginning on Veterans Day, New York State’s Division of Veterans’ Affairs will send direct informational mailings about the tax credit to organizations committed to hiring veterans. Additionally, the Division of Veterans’ Affairs will promote the tax credit to Veterans organizations and schools accepting Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits, and deliver printed pamphlets describing the tax credit for distribution by more than 150 Veterans Service Organizations and Counselors.

In New York and across the country, Unemployment rates for post-9/11 veterans are noticeably higher than the unemployment rates for their non-veteran counterparts. According to the Governor’s office, there are approximately 75,000 post-9/11 veterans living in New York State today.

The tax credit will take effect on January 1, 2014.

As part of his Veterans Day announcements, Governor Coumo also said that New York will soon host a Veterans and Military Families Summit, to be held in December in Albany. He said the event will continue the state’s work to support veterans and the military community by identifying new ways to serve veterans. More details regarding the Summit will be released in the near future, including how veterans and their families can participate.