JAMESTOWN – The legal battle over a two-year labor contract between the City of Jamestown and its police union will take its next step at the end of March in state appellate court in Rochester. According to the calendar page of the State Supreme … [Read more...]
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Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation Property
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council voted 7 to 2 Monday night in favor of annexing the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Dow St. Substation property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer, setting the stage for another legal showdown in … [Read more...]
Three Vehicle Crash in Pomfret Claims Life of Child
FREDONIA - New York State Police say a seven-year-old died Monday afternoon following a three-vehicle crash on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. Police say the crash occurred shortly after 4 p.m. when a car traveling on Route 60 in the northbound … [Read more...]
City Man Charged After Crashing Into Patrol Car During Pursuit
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Sunday night after hitting leading police on a pursuit and also hitting a city patrol car. Jamestown police say officers took 27-year-old Samuel Gagliano into custody after initially attempting to stop him … [Read more...]
Route 394 Bridge in Town of Poland to be Replaced, Construction will Take 10 Months
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced that bridge rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin on March 3 on the NY Route 394 Bridge over WNY & PA RR, NY & Lake Erie RR and Conewango Creek in the town of Poland … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council will Vote on Annexation Resolution Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be acting on a resolution to proceed with the annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation property when it meets Monday in city hall. There are actually two resolutions on … [Read more...]
Wattsburgh, PA Man Dies Following Feb. 13 Car Crash in Clymer
CLYMER - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a Wattsburg, Pa. man has died as a result of injuries he sustained from a two-vehicle crash that took place last week in the town of Clymer. Deputies say the crash occurred just before 4:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Schumer Visits Dunkirk to Call for Improved Coverage for Vietnam Veterans
DUNKIRK - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer was in Dunkirk Thursday to draw attention to an ongoing crisis involving health-care benefits for Veitnam veterans. Schumer is calling on the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the Department of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested on Federal Drug Warrant
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested on a federal drug trafficking warrant Thursday, but not until after he attempted to escape the police when they arrived at a residence at 126 Hedges Ave. Police say 35-year-old Richard Kinsey Jr. was wanted … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Tour States Where Recreational Marijuana is Legal
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that he will embark on a cross-country tour of legal marijuana states as part of his effort to legalize the drug in New York. Cuomo said he plans to visit Massachusetts, Illinois and either … [Read more...]
