State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt have announced the indictment and arrest of former City of Dunkirk Treasurer Mark Woods for the alleged theft of $120,000 from the city. Woods has been arraigned … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers
Jamestown City Council will consider authorizing the hiring of five police officers at their voting session tonight. The resolution will appear under new business. Also under new business, Council will vote on a $350,000 bridge loan to Jade … [Read more...]
JLDC Approves $350,000 Bridge Loan For Prendergast Landing Project
The Prendergast Landing project has been approved a $350,000 bridge loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Jamestown Economic Development Director Aili Makuch said the loan is for 10 years at 4% interest, “There is a lot of grant … [Read more...]
Red Cross Offers Tips To Prevent Pipes From Freezing In Subzero Temps
With subzero temperatures in the forecast for the next couple of days, the American Red Cross is offering tips on how to prevent your pipes from freezing. The Red Cross said when water freezes, it expands which puts a lot of pressure on metal and … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center, Ehmke Manufacturing Holding Essay Contest
The Robert H. Jackson Center is partnering with Ehmke Manufacturing Company Inc. on an essay contest on civic education that connects to the values of athletics This year’s theme is: Playing by the Rules: Fairness and Justice in Sports and … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Holding Two Crafting Events
The James Prendergast Library has two crafting events scheduled over the next week. At 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 24, teens and adults (ages 14 and up) are invited to Meet & Make: Rolled Beeswax Candles. Rolled beeswax candles are simple, … [Read more...]
UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter Plans Shared With Jamestown Planning Commission
Initial plans for the UCAN Women & Children’s Shelter have been shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission. Architect Chris Cooke presented drawings and site plans to the Commission to outline how the former Jamestown Business College … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Gov. Hochul’s Proposed State Budget ‘Irresponsible.’
State Senator George Borrello calls Governor Hochul’s proposed state budget “irresponsible.” Governor Kathy Hochul presented a $260 billion state budget Tuesday, representing a 0.7% increase over the current fiscal year. Borrello said, “At $260 … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Announces New CEO
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced that Stacey Otte-Demangate has been hired as its new CEO. Otte-Demangate succeeds Arthur Pearson, who retired in 2025. She served for 16 years as the Executive Director of the California Nature Art … [Read more...]
Jamestown Farmers Market Holding A Winter Market Again
The Jamestown Farmers Market is once again holding its Winter Market. The market is taking place the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on East Fourth … [Read more...]
