JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools was notified today that two individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. One is a teacher at Persell Middle School, the other is a teacher at Ring Elementary School. Both were last in school on Friday, November … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Comptroller: State Tax Revenue Down $3 Billion Through Seven Months of Fiscal Year
ALBANY - Overall state tax revenues through October totaled $43.8 billion, $3 billion lower than the same period in the previous fiscal year, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … [Read more...]
County Department of Health Reports 16th COVID-19 Related Death, 31 New Cases
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County has recorded its 16th COVID-19 related death. On Tuesday, the county health department reported a male resident in his 90s with multiple comorbidities succumbed to complications of COVID-19. The health department also … [Read more...]
City Council Reluctant to Permit Limited Bow Hunting in City to Help Control Deer Population
It doesn't appear the effort to allow limited bow hunting on city-owned property in Jamestown will be moving forward anytime soon. The Jamestown City Council held a work session Monday night and part of the meeting focused on a proposal that would … [Read more...]
CCIDA Approves PILOTs for North County Solar Project
SILVER CREEK - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) Board of Directors on Tuesday approved financial assistance to Hanover PV, LLC, including Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreement providing real property tax abatement, sales … [Read more...]
Buckle Up NY, Click It or Ticket Campaign Now Underway
ALBANY - The 21st Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign is underway and will run through the rest of this month. The statewide campaign, supported by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, raises awareness about … [Read more...]
City Announces Downtown Holiday Cruise to Replace Holiday Parade for 2020
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, and the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce are partnering on a unique event this year to celebrate the holiday season and light the tree on Tracy Plaza. The Downtown Holiday … [Read more...]
Union Members, Retirees Speak Out on City Health Insurance Proposal
JAMESTOWN - A group of current and retired city workers were at Jamestown City Hall Monday night to picket and call attention to their opposition to the mayor's proposal to change the healthcare plan for retirees. The protest took place as the … [Read more...]
County Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases for Monday, Total of 147 Active Cases
MAYVILLE - There were 24 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Chautauqua County for Monday. Combined with the cases reported over the weekend, the county health department said there were a total of 54 cases - with the largest number coming out of … [Read more...]
Jackson Appointed Chief of Police
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has appointed the city's current interim police chief to serve as chief of the Jamestown Police Department for the remainder of the current term. In a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Sundquist … [Read more...]
