JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will likely have to redistribute a portion of the $10 million in state funding it was awarded over three years ago. In May 2017, the city received a $10 million grant through round 1 of the New York State Downtown … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $1.9 Million Energy Efficiency Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council approved a $1.9 million energy efficiency plan last night that will eventually result in the city saving $75,000 per year. Funding for the plan, which will be overseen by Stark Energy Services Company, would … [Read more...]
Building Owner Files Lawsuit to Evict Jamestown Brewing Company from Property
JAMESTOWN - The owner of a building that houses a new brewery in downtown Jamestown is trying to evict the business for failing to keep up with rent. GPatti Enterprises - owned by local developer George Patti - owns the building that houses the … [Read more...]
City to Reallocate $670,000 in State DRI Funding Initially Earmarked for Train Excursion Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that $670,000 in state funding that was originally earmarked to support a proposed excursion train project will now be redirected to other local development efforts. The news came Tuesday when … [Read more...]
As Jamestown Prepares for New Mayor, City Development Director Resigns for Private Sector Position
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new Director of Development when a new administration takes over in January. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that current City Development Director Vince DeJoy is retiring from his position … [Read more...]
Block Party, Tours and Paula Poundstone set for Reg Lenna Renovation Celebration October 19
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is kicking off its new season Saturday, October 19 with a block party, tours of the newly renovated facilities and a performance by renowned stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone. RELATED: ARTS ON FIRE … [Read more...]
Jamestown Brewing Company Temporarily Closes as the Wait for Liquor License Continues
JAMESTOWN - As a new brewery in downtown Jamestown continues to wait on New York state to issue it a liquor license, it's made the decision to temporary close down its food service operation. The Jamestown Brewing Company has announced it will … [Read more...]
NCC Reports 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival as Biggest Ever
Attendees from 41 states come to Jamestown during 5-day festival JAMESTOWN - The 2019 annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, presented by the National Comedy Center from August 7 through 11, is being estimated to be the biggest festival in its … [Read more...]
Award-Winning Watergate, 9/11 Journalist to Appear in Jamestown on Sunday
JAMESTOWN - A nationally acclaimed journalist whose work helped the Washington Post win two Pulitzer Prizes in both 1973 and 2003 will be in Jamestown on Sunday. The Robert H. Jackson Center will welcome renowned journalist Bob Woodward to the Reg … [Read more...]
Nationally Acclaimed Music Group Guster to Perform in Jamestown at Reg Lenna July 27
Tickets Still Available Starting at $11 JAMESTOWN, NY - A nationally touring rock band that's been featured on alternative rock radio for nearly two decades in coming to Jamestown this weekend. Boston-based alt rock outfit Guster will play the … [Read more...]