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(WNY News Now) – The City of Jamestown is inviting residents to light up the holiday season with its 2024 Holiday Lights Contest, offering a chance to win $100 in local gift cards and spread festive cheer across the community.JAMESTOWN, NY – November 14, 2024 – The City of Jamestown is thrilled to kick off its 2024 Holiday Lights Contest, an opportunity for residents to showcase their holiday spirit and creativity. Sponsored by the City, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, this contest invites city residents to decorate their homes and compete for a $100 ShopLocalCHQ gift card.“Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union is excited to team up with the City of Jamestown and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and be a part of this fun com...

As the holiday season approaches, families across our region are preparing to deck their halls—and what better way to start than by choosing the perfect Christmas tree from a local farm? Several area farms are offering fresh-cut and choose-and-cut Christmas trees along with festive extras to make the experience special. Here are a few great farms to find your perfect tree and holiday goodies this season. Cherry Place Farm – Rock Hill A family farm established in 1940, Cherry Place Farm invites visitors to share in the joy of the season. Starting the day after Thanksgiving, they’ll offer premium Fraser Fir Christmas trees freshly cut in North Carolina. Wreaths made on-site are also available, starting at $25, with bows available for an additional cost. Hours of operation: Friday, Nov. 29: ...

(WNY News Now) – Governors Kathy Hochul and Phil Murphy, alongside the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, have unveiled a groundbreaking proposal to provide annual cost-of-living wage increases for airport workers, starting in January 2025.Governor Kathy Hochul and Governor Phil Murphy today announced a proposal from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey for an expanded minimum wage policy at John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International airports that provides annual increases to the wages of thousands of airport workers starting in January 2025, with automatic increases tied to the regional cost of living, consistent with the minimum wage policies of the states of New York and New Jersey. The Port Authority Board of Commissioners last adopted ...

(WNY News Now) – The Alzheimer’s Association offers a crucial free program in Jamestown to help residents understand Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and early-stage treatments available for those affected.BUFFALO, N.Y — The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free education program on recognizing and understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, 107 Institute St. in Jamestown.“The program will help participants learn about the differences between Alzheimer’s and normal aging, and what to do if you suspect dementia in yourself or a loved one,” says Andrea Koch, director of education and training for the WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.“With drug treatments now...

Mobile Users Click Here For Video(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, N.Y. – WNY News Now recently sat down with Gary Loll, Club Steward of the IRA Lou Springs Veterans Club, ILS Veterans Club for short, located at 364 Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown, to discuss what the club has to offer and the improvements they wish to make.The ILS Veterans Club started out specifically as a Legion, and has since taken in many other local military organizations that had seen their membership decline. They now serve as the location for the AMVETS Post 726 and VFW Post 53, as well as their associated auxiliaries and Sons of organizations.However, despite opening its doors to these organizations, the club itself has suffered the same issue of declining membership that plagues many local establishments. Their current ope...

(WNY News Now) – Governor Kathy Hochul addressed New Yorkers on News 12, urging vigilance and preparedness as the state battles its largest wildfire since 2008 in the midst of a historic drought.Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on News 12 and spoke on the state’s efforts to mitigate the spread of the ongoing wildfires in the Hudson Valley region. The Governor shared updates and resources for New Yorkers to follow to help combat the effects of the driest October on record and the largest fire in New York State since 2008.Lisa Salvadorini, News 12 Hudson Valley: Governor Hochul, can you hear me?Governor Hochul: Yes, I can. Yes, I can.Lisa Salvadorini, News 12 Hudson Valley: Well, thank you so much for taking some time to talk to us today. Okay, I know that you spoke with the Orange County E...