JAMESTOWN - The projected property tax increase in the city of Jamestown's 2016 budget now sits at 4.06 percent. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday approved giving the city a $482,000 dividend payment for next year following a 6-2 … [Read more...]
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Focus Shifts to BPU Profit Sharing as City Works to Finalize 2016 Budget
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will meet Monday to continue discussing its 2016 budget. While the city council has not discussed any changes to the budget during its public meetings, the Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the council … [Read more...]
Standoffs in Harmony, Arkwright Keep State Police Busy
JAMESTOWN - New York State Police were busy Friday and Sunday dealing with two standoffs in Chautauqua County - one in the north county and the other in the town of Harmony. On Friday state police from the Jamestown barracks were called to a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Seek Help in Home Invasion Investigation
JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public’s help in providing information about a reported home invasion and robbery that took place early Sunday morning. City police say two unknown suspects allegedly forced their way into a south side … [Read more...]
Hunter Shot in Arkwright During First Weekend of Shotgun Season
ARKWRIGHT - Shotgun season for deer hunting is now underway, and at least one injury was reported over the weekend after one hunter shot another in Chautauqua County. State police in Fredonia say the accidental shooting took place at about 8:20 in … [Read more...]
Ellery Town Board Approves Local Law Prohibiting Expansion of Landfill
ELLERY - The town of Ellery is moving forward with a local law aimed at preventing the expansion of the Chautauqua County Landfill. According to the Jamestown Post Journal, the town board held a special meeting on Nov. 19 and passed its solid … [Read more...]
Unite North Main Community Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The future of North Main Street from 6th Street in downtown Jamestown to the I-86 interchange in the Town of Ellicott will be the subject of a public meeting set for Tuesday, November 24, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lillian V. Ney … [Read more...]
Senator Cathy Young Comments on NRG Layoffs in Dunkirk
64 Employees at NRG in Dunkirk were given WARN layoff notices. Senator Cathy issued the following statement in response: “The issuance of the WARN letters to the employees of NRG’s Dunkirk generating facility is extremely disappointing news. It is … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Releases Audit Critical of Town of Ellicott Court Oversight and Financial Control
FALCONER - The state comptroller's office has released its report on the Town of Ellicott Court and the town’s inability to provide proper oversight with court finances. According to the office of Tom DiNapoli, the comptroller’s audit found that … [Read more...]
Community Vigil to Honor Victims of Paris Attacks Scheduled for Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - In recognition of the more than 120 victims of the Paris terrorist attacks one week ago, a candlelight vigil will be held Friday evening, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Tracy Plaza in front of Jamestown City Hall. Jamestown resident Paul Leone is … [Read more...]
