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St. Susan Center to remain on Water Street

The Gateway Lofts project has a new tenant with a familiar name. After months of evaluation and financial analysis, the St. Susan Center Board of Directors has voted to remain at its longtime home in the Gateway Center at 31 Water St. and to pursue tenancy within the Gateway Lofts redevelopment project. “We are incredibly grateful to the Conklin family for their extraordinary generosity,” said Cherie Rowland, executive director of St. Susan Center. “Their gift gave us the opportunity to explore a bold vision for expanding and enhancing our services. We remain deeply ...

Leaders respond to action on Iran; peace vigil held locally

State and federal leaders offered their thoughts and reactions to Saturday’s attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel over the weekend. Along party lines, there was praise for the assault or criticism. — State Gov. Kathy Hochul: “Following the U.S. military operations in Iran overnight, we are taking precautionary steps to protect New Yorkers. State Police are increasing their presence at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites statewide in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Additionally, in advance of the Jewish holiday of Purim, State ...

JCC receives clean financial audit

Jamestown Community College has received a clean financial audit for the year ending Aug. 31, 2025. The board of trustees Tuesday heard a presentation from its independent auditor, Bonadio & Co., LLP. “We have issued an unmodified or clean audit opinion of the college, which is the highest level of assurance that you can give.” said Randall Shepard, of Bonadio. “So, that’s a positive place to be.” Shepard added that from an internal control perspective, the audit did not identify any material weaknesses. “So what that means is you've got a sound set of practices in ...

Bird challenge gets underway in state

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced that the 2026 I BIRD NY Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities is underway. The challenge encourages New Yorkers and visitors to identify birds and learn about birdlife, and finishers are awarded a commemorative I BIRD NY Challenge patch and certificate — plus the opportunity to win birding-related prizes. “New York State’s globally significant habitat supports a wide range of bird species,” Commissioner Lefton said. “Whether you are an expert birder or birding for the ...

Audubon Photography Club relaunches March 7

The Audubon Community Nature Center is relaunching its Audubon Photography Club starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 7. Beginning March 7, the club will meet the first Saturday of each month. New photographers at all levels are welcomed each time. No matter what type of camera ...

Arrest made over three abandoned cats at Humane Society

ELLICOTT – Three cats abandoned in early February at the Chautauqua County Humane Society are doing quite well - with two of the cats ready for adoption. Staff from the Chautauqua County Humane Society recently rescued three cats that had been abandoned near the back entrance of the ...