The City of Jamestown finished 2021 with a $1.7 million surplus. Comptroller Ryan Thompson presented on year end financials for 2021 to Jamestown City Council members Monday night at their work session. He said budgeted revenues for 2021 were … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation That Allows Former Lt. Gov. Benjamin to be Removed From Ballot
The Gothamist reports state lawmakers approved legislation Monday that will allow former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin to be removed from the ballot ahead of the upcoming June primary election. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation Monday night, … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Business Owners Recognized as Statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year
Two Chautauqua County business owners have been recognized as statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2022. The New York Small Business Development Center made award selections from more than 20,000 clients of the past year. The Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]
Free Car Seat Safety Check Scheduled in Jamestown for May 5
The Chautauqua Safety Village is holding a free car seat safety check this Thursday, May 5. The event held in conjunction with Jamestown Police and Fire Departments as well as Ardent Solutions, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
JPD Investigating Shooting Death of Lockport Man
Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting late Saturday night that resulted in the death of a Lockport man. JPD reports they were called to the area of East Sixth Street and American Place around 11:30 Saturday for reports of multiple shots … [Read more...]
New City-JCC Grant Writer Brings in $1.1 Million in Grants to City Since Nov. 2021
The new shared grant writer for the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College has brought in $1.1 million in grant awards since November 2021. Paula Pichon was hired as the Grant Writer for both entities following the position being … [Read more...]
Lawsuits to Invalidate State Assembly District Maps Being Filed
One lawsuit filed Sunday night and another that is planned to be filed today call on state courts to invalidate the new State Assembly district maps. The New York Post reports New York Young Republican Club President Gavin Wax filed an emergency … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives Grants to Prioritize Conservation, Land Use, and Economic Development
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will use state grants to prioritize regional conservation, land use, and economic development efforts. The total $51,024 in State Conservation Partnership Program Capacity and Excellence grants will use $36,000 … [Read more...]
El Morro Restaurant Opens on East Second Street
Officials gathered for a ribbon cutting for the El Morro restaurant in Jamestown Thursday. The Latin cuisine restaurant, located at 845 East Second Street, opened April 13. Owners Jose Echevarria and Karla Medina said business has been steady … [Read more...]
New Commercial and Residential Cleaning Business Opens Downtown
Local officials also recently cut the ribbon for a new commercial and residential cleaning business in downtown Jamestown. Porter-Blair Cleaning & Co., LLC opened its new office in the Medical Arts Building at 500 Pine Street. Owner Lindsey … [Read more...]
