JAMESTOWN - City leaders will have their work cut out for them in 2016. On Friday, Jan. 1 the Jamestown City Council held its first meeting of the year, which focused mostly on approving mayoral appointments as well as appointing the council … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Man Charged in Connection to November Home Invasion
JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed down an eight-count indictment against a Jamestown man for his alleged involvement in a south side home invasion that took place in November. Jamestown Police say 25 year-old Felix Lozada has … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two in Separate Incidents Involving Meth Production
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has charged two individuals for allegedly making methamphetamine in separate investigations. On January 1 at about 2 p.m., Sheriff deputies arrested 34 year-old Shaun Ellison at his home at 8 Lodi … [Read more...]
Three New Members Added to BPU in New Year’s Day Mayoral Appointments
JAMESTOWN - Three long-time members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have been replaced by three new members as part of the New Year's Day appointments made by Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and unanimously approved by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
St. Susan Center will be Open on Christmas
The St. Susan Center in Jamestown will be open and serving meals on Christmas Day from 12:30 -2 p.m. Normal meal service hours will resume on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. The St. Susan Center will not be open on New Year's Day. According to St. Susan … [Read more...]
Local Law Enforcement to Step Up Enforcement During Holiday Season
MAYVILLE - The Christmas and New Year’s holidays are nearly here, and while many of us will be out enjoying time with friends and family, local law enforcement is reminding everyone to do so responsibly. Chautauqua County police agencies are … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County Receives $200,000 Grant from Johnson Foundation
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County received a major financial boost on Tuesday with a $200,000 grant from the Johnson Foundation. The contribution will be placed in the United Way’s endowment and will be used to support … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Law Making it Illegal for Police to Restrain Pregnant Inmates
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation relating to the restraint of pregnant inmates. The bill prohibits the use of restraints during the transport of all pregnant inmates at State and local correctional facilities, and within eight … [Read more...]
Minimum Wage Increase for State Workers Starts Dec. 31
ALBANY - The minimum wage increase for State Workers will take effect beginning December 31, 2015. The Division of the Budget has just released a Budget Bulletin to State agencies providing information to implement the increase directed by … [Read more...]
BPU Water Rates to See 2.7 Percent Increase in 2016
JAMESTOWN - Water customers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will see their water rates go up by 2.7 percent. That after the BPU held its final meeting of the year on Monday afternoon. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the … [Read more...]
