There will be no tax increase and no parking meter increase in the 2023 City Budget passed by Jamestown City Council. There were 27 amendments voted on by Council. Finance Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said some of those … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Buffalo Mass Shooter Pleads Guilty
Buffalo mass shooting suspect Payton Gendron pleaded guilty on Monday to all 25 state charges. He pleaded guilty to 10 counts of first-degree murder, 10 counts of second-degree murder as a hate crime and three counts of attempted murder as a hate … [Read more...]
JRC Accepting Applications For Downtown Building, Business Improvement Program Funds
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is accepting applications for its downtown building and business improvement program. Urban Core Director Frank Besse said the JRC will award up to $25,000 in matching funds for various costs associated with … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $9 Million For Loan Repayment Program for Mental Health Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $9 million in state funding for a loan repayment program for mental health workers. The Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program will be administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health. It will … [Read more...]
November 29 is Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world." WRFA and the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts are … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on 2023 Budget
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2023 City Budget tonight. Mayor Eddie Sundquist's $38.68 million Executive Budget proposal included no tax increase. The tax levy is proposed to remain at $23.69 per $1,000 of assessed property value, which … [Read more...]
Chadakoin River Basin Receives $361,000 in ESD Grants
An initiative to increase public access and encourage economic activity around the Chadakoin River has received $361,00 in state funding. The City of Jamestown received the funding from Empire State Development for the Chadakoin River Basin … [Read more...]
New State Law Protects People From Wage Garnishment Due to Medical Debt
A new state law will protect people from having their wages garnished if they owe medical debt. Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that amends the civil practice law and rules to prohibit health care providers from placing home liens … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Unemployment Rate for October 2.9%
Chautauqua County's unemployment rate for October is down from a year ago. The New York State Department of Labor reported that Chautauqua's rate for last month was 2.9%, which is down 1.3% from 2021 when it was 4.2%. Cattaraugus County's … [Read more...]
Upper Floors of HRC Building Remain Closed Until Further Notice
The upper floors of the Hall R. Clothier Building in Mayville remain closed until further notice. The second, third, and fourth floors have been closed since November 2 following a water line break. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel said … [Read more...]
