Jamestown City Council defeated 3 to 6 a resolution that would have reallocated $640,000 in HOME Program funds to remediate the Gateway Lofts Project site. Between the public hearing and privilege of the floor, four people spoke in favor of the … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Rolison Sentenced For Meth Possession In Jail
A Jamestown man convicted in the vehicular deaths of two people has now been sentenced for passing drugs while in jail. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 61-year old Randall Rolison was sentenced Monday on a … [Read more...]
Monthly Alternate Parking Starts Today in Jamestown
Monthly alternate parking starts today in the City of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during even-numbered months. Vehicles … [Read more...]
Congressional Art Competition Accepting Submissions From High School Students
Congressman Nick Langworthy announced that his office is accepting submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition on behalf of New York’s 23rd Congressional District. All high school students living in in the district are eligible to submit … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On HOME Program Funds Reallocation, Resolution To Separate Police, Fire Dept. Leadership
Jamestown City Council will vote on reallocating HOME program funds and also vote on a resolution to separate the Police and Fire Department leadership. Council will vote on submitting an amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]
BPU Yard Waste Site Reopens April 12
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site will reopen April 12. A new 2025 Yard Waste Site sticker is required to enter the Site. The site is located at 1001 Monroe Street and will be open 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturdays, April … [Read more...]
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Renews $15,000 Sponsorship With TRC, Filling The Gap
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has renewed a $15,000 corporate sponsorship contribution to The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. As a corporate sponsor, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union will receive recognition as a … [Read more...]
Spring Trout Fishing Season Starts April 1
The spring trout fishing season starts tomorrow, April 1. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s extensive spring stocking includes nearly 1.9 million trout in waters statewide. The stocking of catchable-size brook, … [Read more...]
County Legislature Passes Resolution Keeping 8% Sales Tax, No Changes to Municipal Distribution
The Chautauqua County Legislature passed along party lines a resolution that requests to keep the county’s additional 1% sales tax. The current sales tax in Chautauqua County is 8%, with the county required to make a request to New York State … [Read more...]
Petitions For Jamestown School Board Now Available
Petitions for the Jamestown School Board Election on May 20, 2025 are available beginning today. There are two seats up for election this year that are currently held by Joe Pawelski and Frank Galeazzo. The two candidates receiving the highest … [Read more...]
