BUFFALO - The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council has released its 2015 Progress Report, detailing how various state-funded economic development projects are coming along, as well as providing information on some newly proposed … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
New Law Increases Protection of Sexual Assault Victims
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that he says strengthens the protections for victims of sexual assault. The new legislation ensures that - in cases where the defendant is convicted of sexually assaulting a family member - the … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Expands Qualifications for Good Neighbor Fund
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has made changes to a program geared at helping customers pay bills when faced with financial hardship. The BPU’s Johnson Memorial Trust/BPU Good Neighbor Fund is intended to help working customers … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna to Screen ‘I’ll See You in My Dreams’ Wednesday, Sept. 23
JAMESTOWN - The romantic comedy I'll See You In My Dreams - starring Blythe Danner and Sam Elliott - will be shown Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts as part of the Movies at the Reg ongoing film series. The film focuses on a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 10 – Elektra Kings and Abby Beach
Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour Episode 10 featuring the Elektra Kings and Abby Beach. Recorded Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015. About Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour: A live music radio show recorded monthly in Jamestown, NY. Hosted by Bill … [Read more...]
[:LISTEN] Teresi: 2016 City Budget will be Difficult and Challenging
JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Jamestown City Budget will be hard and ugly. Those are the words Mayor Sam Teresi used to describe next year's spending plan, telling the Jamestown City Council Monday night that it is the most challenging budget he’s seen … [Read more...]
Issue of Salary Increase for Mayor, Council Lingers as Officials Prepare for Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely hold off on deciding on any salary increases for the position of mayor or the council until after the 2016 budget process is complete. That’s according to city councilman and finance committee … [Read more...]
Body Worn Cameras for Officers Goes before City Council Later this Month
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department will likely have body-worn cameras for all of its officers by the end of this year. The Jamestown City Council is expected to move forward with entering into a contract with Linstar, Inc. to provide the … [Read more...]
Teenager Hit by Truck While Crossing Main St.
JAMESTOWN - A female teenager was sent to the hospital Friday after being hit by a truck while crossing the street in Brooklyn Square. Jamestown police say the 15 year-old, whose name is not being released, was trying to cross North Main St. near … [Read more...]
City Officials ‘Break Ground’ on Downtown Renovation Projecct
JAMESTOWN - City leaders and local development officials are hoping a $3.5 million renovation project in Jamestown will yield new business opportunities for the downtown. On Friday afternoon, officials with the city development office and the … [Read more...]