JAMESTOWN - The mayor-elect of Jamestown has gone on record saying the annexation of a piece city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott is not something he would immediately pursue if serving as mayor, saying he doesn't believe it would foster good … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnerships Commission Launches ‘Imagine Jamestown Ideas’ Competition
JAMESTOWN - In May 2020, the Jamestown Strategic Planning & Partnerships Commission will present the first ever Imagine Jamestown Ideas Competition Awards Celebration. The Commission announced their intention to host the competition at their … [Read more...]
Goodell Introduces Voter Registration Legislation
ALBANY - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott) recently introduced legislation that would make it easier for taxpayers to register to vote. The legislation would allow taxpayers to register to vote when they file their State income tax returns, … [Read more...]
State to Sue E-Cigarette Maker Juul
ALBANY - New York has joined the ranks of states suing the nation’s biggest e-cigarette maker, Juul Labs Inc., saying the company used deceptive marketing practices to reel in young users. Attorney General Letitia James announced the lawsuit … [Read more...]
City Council Members Push for Lowering City Property Taxes Following Budget Meeting with Library Officials
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will likely use recently discovered savings in the 2020 City Budget to reduce local property taxes rather than boost funding in other areas of the spending plan, including providing more aid for the James … [Read more...]
Republicans Secure Majority on Jamestown City Council, Dolce Will Likely be Named Council President in January
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in a dozen years the Jamestown City Council will be controlled by the Republican Party. On Monday, the Chautauqua County Board of Elections counted absentee and affidavit ballots for several close races from the Nov. … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Third Quarter Sales Tex Revenue Reaches ‘All Time High’
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council received more positive financial news on Monday night from Comptroller Joe Bellitto. According to the latest numbers from Mayville, the city's third quarter sales tax revenue was up 6.3% over the previous … [Read more...]
Appeal Involving Evidence in Jamestown Arson Case to be Heard December 2 in State Appellate Court
ROCHESTER - The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office will make its case next month for overturning a suppression of evidence decision in the upcoming trial of a Jamestown man accused of starting numerous fires in March 2017. Assistant … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on $36.6 Million City Budget is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a public hearing Monday for the city's tentative $36.6 million budget. The hearing is required by law and is part of the annual budget process, allowing property owners, residents and other … [Read more...]
False Report of Westfield Shooting Likely a “Swatting” Prank
WESTFIELD - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a weekend call involving an armed subject at a home in Westfield may have been part of a prank to get police to show up at someone's home. The Sheriff's Office, along with New York State … [Read more...]
