The Chautauqua County Legislature has rejected a proposal to increase the occupancy tax rate. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel had proposed, as part of the occupancy tax renewal with New York State, to raise the current rate from 5% to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing
A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]
Hotspot Cafe Owner Named SBA WNY District Minority Small Business Person of the Year
A Downtown Jamestown businessman has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Hotspot Cafe owner Hector Alverio has been named the Western New York District Minority Small Business Person of the Year. The U.S. Small Business … [Read more...]
JHS Winter Guard Hosts Annual Home Show March 25
The Jamestown High School Winter Guard will host its annual home show this Saturday, March 25. The performance will host 12 guards from western New York and Pennsylvania. 31 Jamestown students will perform in Varsity Jamestown Express and … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel to Deliver State of the County Address at Legislature Meeting
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his State of the County address before the County Legislature tonight. Wendel will highlight successes of 2022 while sharing goals for 2023 in a presentation during the regular meeting of the … [Read more...]
Falconer Restaurant Damaged in Fire
A Falconer restaurant suffered damages in a fire late Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports that Falconer Fire crews responded to Maple Tree Cafe at 1993 East Main Street just before midnight Monday for a structure … [Read more...]
Appliance Fire Damages Office in Jamestown Police Department
An appliance fire damaged an office in Jamestown City Hall on Friday, March 17. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that an office in the Jamestown Police Department was heavily damaged, "And so we're in the process of cleaning … [Read more...]
New Batteries Are On the Way for Downtown Parking Meters in Jamestown
New batteries are on the way for downtown parking meters in Jamestown. Some of the meters, installed at the end of 2021, stopped automatically charging solar batteries as Fall and Winter months came with less sunlight. City officials said that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Raises Questions Over Long Term Funding for Grant Funded Firefighters
Jamestown City Council members raised questions over long term funding for new firefighters from a federal grant. The City of Jamestown was awarded $1.8 million in funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Sales of City-Owned Parcels
The Jamestown Planning Commission has finally approved the sale of two city-owned parcels. The Commission, lacking a quorum at its meetings in January and February, was unable to take action until this month. The two parcels include property on … [Read more...]
