The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board has approved downtown programming funds for several events, including the four proposed by Collaborative Children's Solutions. CCS Director Patrick Smeraldo requested $40,000 for four events that … [Read more...]
Mobile Sports Betting Brought in Nearly $2 Billion In First Month in NYS
The launch of mobile sports wagering has brought in nearly $2 billion dollars in the first month of operations in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul said in an announcement that this is more than any other state has ever reported. She said it … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax
State Senator George Borrello and several other Upstate Senators are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate an annual fiber-optic tax. Borrello said the elimination of the fee in the state budget would have an immediate impact in rural … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Sending COVID-19 Tests Home Ahead of Winter Break
Jamestown Public Schools are preparing to send COVID-19 test kits home with students ahead of winter break. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker updated the school board, saying Governor Kathy Hochul asked schools to distribute the tests prior to … [Read more...]
JHS Scholar Athletes, Football Team Recognized at School Board Meeting
Scholar athletes and the Jamestown High School Football team were recognized for their efforts at the Jamestown School Board meeting Tuesday night. Athletic Director Ben Drake said studies have shown that inter-scholastic athletics improve … [Read more...]
FDA Authorizes New Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized a new monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19. ABC News reports the drug, called bebtelovimab from Eli Lilly, is a monoclonal therapy meant for COVID-19 patients as young as 12 who are at … [Read more...]
Downtown Restaurant Owners Urge City Council to Pass Small Business Assistance Programs
A group of Jamestown restaurant owners are urging Jamestown City Council to pass small business assistance programs. Pace's Pizza Owner Joe Town, Haggy's 4-Below Owner Eric Haglund, and Landmark Restaurant owner Patti Centi spoke to Council ahead … [Read more...]
Jamestown Rotary Provides Updates on North Main Street City Entrance Sign
Jamestown Rotary provided an update to Jamestown City Council on the North Main Street entrance sign they plan to donate to the City. Jamestown Rotary Club President Kevin Sixbey said the donation of the entrance sign for the city is part of … [Read more...]
Total Crimes Down 5% in Jamestown, Fire Department Calls up 10%
Total crimes were down 5% for 2021 in the City of Jamestown. Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented their annual report to Jamestown City Council Monday night. Jackson said violent crime is down 4% and property crime … [Read more...]
City Council Finance Committee Approves Revaluation Proposal to Move Forward
The Jamestown City Council Finance Committee has approved two resolutions related to doing a revaluation of city properties to go forward. Finance Chair and Council Member at Large Kim Ecklund said if the City put off doing the revaluation until … [Read more...]
