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University At Buffalo Gets $1.1 Million For Genetics Study
BUFFALO – The University at Buffalo is getting $1.1 million in federal funding to study mosquito and fruit fly genetics. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding Thursday. They say the university’s research …
Education
New York Education Commissioner Resigning After 4 Years
ALBANY – New York state’s top education official is resigning. Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia told the Board of Regents at its meeting Monday she is resigning Aug. 31. Elia was appointed in 2015. She says …
Community
Summer Reading Program Underway
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY – Assemblyman Andy Goodell announced that his office and New York State Libraries are sponsoring a summer reading challenge to encourage students to read throughout the summer months. Goodell said reading daily can …
Education
JHS Seniors To Gain Prestigious Opportunity
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown High School seniors, Sophie Schweiger, Allyson Buck, Veronica Hansen, and Chloe Short will soon have a prestigious opportunity – an all-expense paid Chautauqua experience during one of the first three weeks of …
Community
COI Awarded $2.5 Million HeadStart Grant
JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., has been given a $2,592,917 grant to provide funding to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services, according to Rep. Tom Reed. “We care about ensuring our children receive …
Education
Students Gain First-Hand Law Enforcement Experience In Obstacle, Bike Courses
JAMESTOWN – Students in the BOCES Criminal Justice program were able to get a taste of what police officers endure physically during a simulated obstacle course session Wednesday at the Firemen Grounds on Harrison Street. …
Education
New STEM Program Underway In County
JAMESTOWN – A new program to introduce students to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math skills has been released. Cornell Cooperative Extension Chautauqua County’s 4-H Program announced Wednesday that a new STEM program dubbed STORY (Science, …
Education
JPS Teachers Explore Alternative Ways To Build Student Engagement
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Public Schools kindergarten through second-grade teachers spent a recent afternoon exploring alternative and innovative ways to foster student engagement with District Instructional Coach Christina Spontaneo and Technology Integration Coach Jason Kathman. The …
Community
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Hold Training Courses
MAYVILLE- The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office held training courses for the New York State Division of Criminal Justices Services last week. The courses engaged authorities in 120 hours of training which provided police officers better …
Community
Reed ‘Amazed’ By Visit To Cassadaga Job Corps
CASSADAGA – Congressman Tom Reed left his Tuesday tour of the Cassadaga Job Corps “amazed” with the talent and skills of the students with whom he visited. Reed toured the facility and participated in a …
