CELORON - Healthcare officials from throughout Chautauqua County were in Celoron on Tuesday to participate in a day-long forum addressing the issue of substance abuse and to also hear from a guest speaker who has first hand experience with the impact … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council Approves Purchase of $1.8 Million in DPW Equipment as Part of Smart City Capital Investment Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of over $1.8 million worth of new vehicles and equipment for the city Public Works Department. The purchases are part of the Smart City Capital Investment Plan that Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
Jimmy’s Restaurant Closes Less than Three Months After Opening at Former Friendly’s Location
JAMESTOWN - Jimmy's Family Restaurant in Brooklyn Square is closed for business. That's according to a post from the business's Facebook page, which announced over the weekend that the restaurant was closing immediately. The restaurant, which … [Read more...]
BPU Water Main Break Leads to Boil Water Advisory for Some Busti, West Ellicott Customers
JAMESTOWN - A water main break in the Town of Busti has prompted the Chautauqua County Department of Health to issue a boil water order for a portion of the Town of Busti and West Ellicott. According to the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, … [Read more...]
Section of Route 60 to be Named After Fallen Jamestown Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Several state and local officials will meet in Kiantone Friday afternoon to dedicate a portion of Route 60 in Jamestown as the "PFC Charles S. Cooper, Jr. Memorial Highway." A native of Chautauqua County, Cooper was tragically killed … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves 2020 Budget with 1% Tax Rate Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 2020 Budget that includes a 1% increase in the overall tax rate - raising the tax 8 cents per $1000 assessed property value. During Wednesday night's legislature meeting, lawmakers voted … [Read more...]
Library Board to Host Community Conversation on Future of Prendergast
JAMESTOWN - The first of two community conversations involving the future of the James Prendergast Library will be taking place Wednesday afternoon. Earlier this month the library board of trustees wrote an article in the Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]
As Legislature Prepares to Vote on Budget, Business Community Urges Tax Cut and Not Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be finalizing and voting on the 2020 county budget when it meets Wednesday night in Mayville. The proposed tax levy in the tentative budget is $64.2 million - an increase of 3.7% over the current … [Read more...]
Jamestown PTAs Honor BOE for School Board Recognition Week
SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Public Schools’ PTAs helped celebrate The New York State School Boards Association’s School Board Recognition Week at last night’s board meeting by dedicating a book in honor of each board member … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Jamestown NY 2019 Mayoral Candidates Debate
The 2019 Mayoral Candidates Debate, taking place Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio on featuring candidates for mayor Andrew Liuzzo, Eddie Sundquist, and David Wilfong. Moderated by WRFA's Jason Sample with … [Read more...]
