JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown could soon have another tool to help fight the growing problem of housing and residential blight in the community. On Monday night, Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi and city development director Vince DeJoy announced to … [Read more...]
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[LISTEN] Teresi Outlines Steps to Tackle Housing Issues in City, Introduces New Initiatives
"Let me make this abundantly clear: this is still a good city with good people that is predominated by good homeowners." - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, June 14, 2014 JAMESTOWN - On Monday night, city of Jamestown officials introduced new software … [Read more...]
Federal Jury Acquits Four Men Charged in 2008 Homicide
BUFFALO - The four men accused of conducting a contract killing on a Jamestown man in 2008 have been acquitted of murder charges. Local investigators had accused the four of conspiring to and carrying out a contract killing of Eagle Street … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Felony Assault for Allegedly Shaking, Striking Infant
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown Man has been charged with felony assault of a six month-old baby. City police say the incident took place Friday at 15 Hedges St. when 20 year old Steven Spencer allegedly shook and hit and the infant with an object while … [Read more...]
Search for Suspects in Alleged Randolph Car Jacking Incident Continues
RANDOLPH - New York State Police are continuing their investigation into a reported car jacking incident that took place last week in Randolph. According to a published report, the incident occurred shortly after 6 a.m. Thursday when an … [Read more...]
Reed, Higgins Work to Restore Funding for West Valley Clean Up Project
WEST VALLY - The effort to provide more funding for the West Valley Demonstration Project in Cattaragus County has cleared a major hurdle. A bipartisan amendment introduced by the region’s current Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY) and former … [Read more...]
City Officials to Consider Bike Lanes for Sections of E. Second St.
JAMESTOWN - The issue of making a section of East Second Street safer for bicyclists will be the topic of discussion when the Jamestown city council holds its next work session Monday night. The creation of bike lanes in the city has been an issue … [Read more...]
Nine Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funding to Upgrade Communication System
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced more than $360,000 in federal funding for nine fire departments in Chautauqua County. The Lakewood Fire Department applied for this funding on behalf of the … [Read more...]
Two More Arrested in Connection to Tuesday Morning Shooting, One Suspect Still at Large
JAMESTOWN - Two more individuals have been arrested in connection to the investigation into the July 1 morning home invasion that resulted in a gunfire exchange between a city police officer and one of the suspects. Jamestown Police Captain Robert … [Read more...]
Humane Society Announces ‘Pets 4 Vets’ Fee-Waived Adoption Campaign
JAMESTOWN - A new pet adoption program has been announced at the Chautauqua County Humane Society to benefit those who serve in the armed forces. Active and retired military personnel can visit the Humane Society to take advantage of fee-waived … [Read more...]
