JAMESTOWN - A city man has been arrested for allegedly selling heroin from a home on Prendergast Ave. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says several local police agencies executed an arrest and search warrant at 826 Prendergast Ave. at about … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council Approves 2016 Budget, 4 Percent Property Tax Hike
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a $35.1 million budget for 2016 that includes a 4 percent tax increase. On Monday night the council voted on the budget, but not until after several budget cuts were introduced by councilman … [Read more...]
Toys for Tots Drive Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - Thanks to the generosity of the local community, The Resource Center will be making the holidays brighter for area children. For the 16th straight year, The Resource Center is coordinating the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots … [Read more...]
City Council to Act on $35.1 Million Budget, 4 Percent Tax Increase Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely act on the city’s 2016 budget when it meets Monday, Nov. 30 for its monthly voting session. An amended version of Mayor Sam Teresi’s $35.1 million spending plan is on the agenda when the council … [Read more...]
City Police Credit Traffic Surveillance Cameras in Helping to Arrest Two Men on Gun Charge
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are crediting traffic surveillance cameras in helping to arrest two men on weapon possession charges. According to a media release, officers were called to the area of 708 E. 2 St. on Nov. 25 at about 2:30 p.m. on a … [Read more...]
Online Petition Created to Call for Better Security Following String of 7-Eleven Robberies
JAMESTOWN - Another 7-Eleven robbery took place in Jamestown on Friday, Nov. 25 - this time at two separate locations on E. Second St. and N. Main St. during the early morning hours and within an hour of each other. Jamestown police believe the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Making Progress in Home Invasion Investigation
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Police are making progress in their investigation into a home invasion and robbery that took place last Sunday at 12:40 a.m. on the south side of the city. Tuesday afternoon city police issued a press releasing asking for … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Woman Dies Following Car-Horse Accident in Leon
LEON - A Cassadaga woman has died after being involved in an accident Tuesday night in Cattaraugus County. The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office says 43-year-old Lerlene Rumsey was driving along Mosher Hollow Road in Leon around 9 p.m. when her … [Read more...]
State Audit Finds Jamestown Schools Needs Improved Budgeting
JAMESTOWN - A recent audit by the state Comptroller’s office is shedding further light on the Jamestown School Districts financial problems. The audit, which was released last Friday, covers the time period between July 1, 2011 through April 13, … [Read more...]
Residents and Stakeholders Turn out for First ‘Unite North Main’ Meeting Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - More than 50 people were at the Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center in downtown Jamestown Tuesday night to participate in the first public meeting involving the future of North Main Street. The Unite North Main project was launched last … [Read more...]
