The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees has renewed the contract of President Dr. Daniel DeMarte. The Board unanimously approved the multi-year extension at their meeting Tuesday. DeMarte's contract now runs through 2028. DeMarte … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda
Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public School Board Reviews Visitor Policy to Ensure School Safety
The Jamestown Public Schools District is working on a new visitor's policy for schools. The School Board approved the first reading of the "Visitor to the School" policy at their meeting Tuesday. Board member Joe Pawelski said the policy is … [Read more...]
House GOP Passes Bill Rescinding IRS Funding
House Republicans fulfilled a key campaign promise on Monday, passing legislation to rescind the bulk of an IRS funding boost signed into law last year. This marks the first bill passed by the GOP-controlled House this Congress. The bill, which … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty on Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown woman has pled guilty in Federal Court to drug charges that could result in 20 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 28-year old Alisha Centi pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
City Council Looking At Raising Aged Exemption for Property Taxes
Jamestown City Council is looking at raising the Aged Exemption for property taxes in the City. Assessor Lisa Volpe, presenting to the Finance Committee, said to qualify for the Aged Exemption, you have to be over the age of 65, have owned your … [Read more...]
Crown Street Roasting Changing Owners
New owners will soon be taking over Crown Street Roasting in downtown Jamestown. After six years of ownership, Michael and Sarah Bigney are selling the business to Nick and Mikayla Certo. Sarah Bigney said they are moving to Florida because … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces 10 Years in State Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Jamestown man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court to drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Douglas Beardsley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
NYS First In Nation to Reimburse Kidney, Liver Donation Costs
New York State has become the first state in the nation to allow those who donate kidney or liver donations to be reimbursed for associated costs. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Living Donors Support Act, which amends the public … [Read more...]
