Clean up of the former Crawford Furniture Factory site will begin this week. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has begun demolition of the site at 1061 Allen Street, saying, "This … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Cameras Installed on JPS Buses To Catch Motorists Who Pass Illegally
A new camera system has been installed on Jamestown Public School buses to catch motorists who pass stopped buses. The safety initiative is a partnership with local law enforcement and BusPatrol. AI-powered stop-arm cameras detect the license … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Loses Appeal In Lawsuit Against Gov. Hochul, NYS Dept. of Health
State Senator George Borrello has lost an appeal in his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health. The Appellate Division of the Fourth Judicial Department has issued a decision reversing a July 11, 2022 … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2024 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2024 budget tonight. Any amendments to the proposed $40.15 million executive budget will be made under new business of the voting session. Mayor Eddie Sundquist proposed a budget with no tax increase and … [Read more...]
Wastewater Rates Going Up For BPU Customers
Wastewater rates are going up for Jamestown Board of Public Utilities customers in 2024. The BPU voted on Monday, November 20 to approve the 2024 Water and Wastewater Division budgets. While there is no change in the water division's base rate, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested In Stabbing Incident
A Jamestown man has been arrested in a stabbing incident. Jamestown Police took 46-year old Carlos Castro into custody after responding to a stabbing at a northside address the afternoon of Friday, November 24. The victim was transported by … [Read more...]
Falconer Fire Department Receives $107,021 FEMA Grant
The Falconer Fire Department is receiving a $107,021 FEMA grant. The Assistance to Firefighters grant will be used to purchase 24 sets of new turn-out gear. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding while recently visiting the … [Read more...]
JCC’s Most Recent Nursing Graduates All Pass National Council Licensure Examination
Jamestown Community College's most recent cohort of nursing graduates all passed the National Council Licensure Examination to become Registered Nurses. The college said the NCLEX is a rigorous examination that serves as a critical benchmark for … [Read more...]
Seven Races In Chautauqua County To Be Decided By Absentee Ballots
Several races in Chautauqua County, including the Dunkirk Mayoral election and Legislative District 1 seat, are coming down to absentee ballots. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Republican Commissioner Brian Abram said in the Dunkirk race, … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Receives Don Rickles’ Collection
The National Comedy Center has announced that it will be preserving an archival collection from Don Rickles’ estate, showcasing the late comedy legend’s six-decade career. The collection spans from the 1950s to 2000s and includes rare photographs, … [Read more...]
