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Proposal to convert JCC North into apartments rejected

A proposal to convert the JCC North campus into apartments has been shot down. Peter Smith, Tanya Smith, and architect Ed Schoberner with Dunkirk Waterfront Development, LLC appeared at a recent Dunkirk Town Zoning Board of Appeals meeting for their proposal to convert the former JCC ...

JHS teachers to host social responsibility summit trip in 2027

Each year, EF Educational Tours holds a Global Leadership Summit, and, in 2027 Chautauqua County students will have an opportunity to attend thanks to two teachers from Jamestown High School hosting the trip for them. The 2027 EF Global Leadership Summit will allow attendees to travel ...

Legislature passes AI reporting requirement

Businesses with more than 50 employees may have to file annual reports with the state on the impact of artificial intelligence on hiring and business practices. Both houses of the state Legislature approved legislation (S.8706/A.9581) during the end-of-session rush of votes last week. ...

ARPA-funded housing demolitions to be finished on time

Demolitions continue to be a big focus for the city, and City Development Director Crystal Surdyk has reported to the City Council’s Housing Committee that current planned ARPA-funded demolitions are on track to be completed by the end of the year. At Monday’s meeting, Surdyk provided ...

Lakewood board pushes for sidewalk project changes

LAKEWOOD - Lakewood Village Trustees on Monday aired comments concerning the update from the state Department of Transportation regarding proposed alternative improvements to the proposed Fairmount Avenue sidewalk extension project. The proposed project affects both the Village of Lakewood ...