New York State is working on implementing a lead paint rental registry for high risk areas. Jamestown is ranked seventh in the state for lead poisoning, with 60 children in the 14701 zip code being affected by lead poisoning a year. Chautauqua … [Read more...]
NY Pharmacists Can Now Distribute Birth Control Without Prescription
New York pharmacists can now distribute hormonal birth control without the need of a prescription. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a standing order on Tuesday to authorize pharmacists to dispense three different types of hormonal contraception … [Read more...]
Dueling Lawsuits Filed Over Sale of Hotel Lenhart
Dueling lawsuits have been filed regarding the sale of the Hotel Lenhart in Bemus Point. Bill and Jill Curry have filed a suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court against current Lenhart owners Barbara and John Johnston asking the court to … [Read more...]
Audubon Lights Starts This Weekend
Audubon Community Nature Center's "Audubon Lights" event starts this weekend. The event takes place Friday and Saturday nights from March 22 through April 6 and will also include Sunday, April 7. It features a half-mile self-guided walk through … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Victim in Fatal Shooting
A Dunkirk man was the victim of a fatal shooting Monday night. Jamestown Police said that three people were shot in what they say was an isolated incident at 839 Prendergast Avenue. After responding to the scene just after 5:30 p.m., police … [Read more...]
Post-Journal: One Dead, One Injured In Prendergast Shooting
The Jamestown Post-Journal reports that one person died and one was injured in the shooting on Prendergast Avenue Monday night. Jamestown police responded to 839 Prendergast Avenue just after 5:30 p.m. March 18. Police Chief Tim Jackson … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Tables Northwest Savings Bank Site Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission has tabled a site plan for a new Northwest Savings Bank location in Brooklyn Square. The bank is proposed to be built on the site of the former Chinese restaurant at 7 South Main Street and have a .67 acre … [Read more...]
Proposed Housing Ordinances Aim to Address Affordable, Quality Housing In City
Proposed housing ordinances aim to address affordable and quality housing in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk said in a presentation to City Council that the city's housing is … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Senior Housing Projects Receives $6.9 Million in State Funding
The Silver Creek Senior Housing project has received $6.9 million in state funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of over $260 million in tax credits and subsidies for affordable housing projects across the state. Project … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Respond To Shooting On Prendergast Avenue
Jamestown Police responded to a shooting on Prendergast Avenue Monday night. The shooting took place after 5:00 p.m. at 839 Prendergast Avenue. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, scanner reports indicated two people were shot, with one of … [Read more...]
