The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5 is on hold. CNN reports that following "new data," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has postponed a Tuesday meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee that would … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Senate to Move Forward with Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
U.S. Senator and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced he will push for a vote this week on the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022. Schumer said the $50 billion dollar overhaul of the agency was needed to save it and that waiting any longer could … [Read more...]
Small Business Marketing Grants Available in Chautauqua County
Local economic development groups have partnered to offer marketing grants for small businesses. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Development Center at Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting Downtown on Cherry Street
Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning on Cherry Street in downtown Jamestown. Police were called to 201 Cherry Street around 1:30 a.m. for reports of shots fired at a private event inside the building. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Receives 18.5% More Sales Tax Revenue than Budgeted in 2021
The City of Jamestown brought in 18.5% more sales tax revenue than had been budgeted in 2021. Comptroller Ryan Thompson will give an update on fourth quarter sales tax payments to City Council tonight. In the report he filed, the fourth quarter … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Annual Report to be Presented to Jamestown City Council
Jamestown City Council will hear the annual report from the Public Safety Department of Police and Fire at their work session Monday night. Police Chief Tim Jackson and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon will present their 2021 reports to the public … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Calling on Bail Reforms to Be Repealed
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell were joined by prosecutors and police on Friday to call for the repeal of the 2019 bail reforms. Borrello said the reforms have "given criminals a free pass" and "made our streets less … [Read more...]
Annual Catholic Charities Appeal is Underway
The Catholic Charities annual Appeal is underway. Chautauqua County District Director Melanie Ricketts said this year's goal is $9.5 million dollars, "And in Chautauqua County alone last year, we impacted 11,228 individuals and families. I'm … [Read more...]
Postal Service Reform Act Passes House, Moves Onto Senate
The House of Representatives has passed a bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 that would overhaul the agency's finances and allow it to modernize. Congressman Tom Reed, who voted in favor of the bill, said the reforms proposed by the Post … [Read more...]
Proposed New Small Business Assistance Programs Presented to City Council
Jamestown City Council has heard an initial proposal on a several new Small Business Assistance programs that would be funded using American Rescue Plan monies. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk outlined the programs at Monday's work session … [Read more...]
