JAMESTOWN - Jamestown voters had the opportunity to hear from a dozen different Jamestown City Council candidates during a special Meet the Candidates Forum, presented by WRFA Radio and taking place on Thursday night, Oct. 24 at Reg Lenna Center for … [Read more...]
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[WATCH] Arts on Fire LIVE – Rebecca McIlvain “Light and Shadows” and “Lost Bird”
Singer/Sonwriter Rebecca McIlvain performed an hour-long set as part of the Arts on Fire LIVE public performance series inside the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Media Arts Studio in Jamestown, NY on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. These are the final two … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library will Ask Property Owners to Support a New Tax Line to Help Keep Doors Open
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is once again proposing a new tax in order to help it solve its financial challenges. The Jamestown Post-Journal reported Friday that the Prendergast Library Board of Trustees met on Thursday afternoon and … [Read more...]
Block Party, Tours and Paula Poundstone set for Reg Lenna Renovation Celebration October 19
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is kicking off its new season Saturday, October 19 with a block party, tours of the newly renovated facilities and a performance by renowned stand-up comedian Paula Poundstone. RELATED: ARTS ON FIRE … [Read more...]
Borrello, Morgan Square Off in Only Scheduled Debate for Open Senate Seat
JAMESTOWN - The candidates for Jamestown Mayor and New York State Senate were at Jamestown Community College Tuesday night to take part in a meet the candidates forum, presented by the Chautauqua League of Women Voters, AAUW, and the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Teresi’s Proposed City Budget Again Relies on Supplemental State Aid, Includes No Tax Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi has released his final budget. On Tuesday afternoon the outgoing mayor presented a 2020 budget proposal that includes a 1.7% increase in spending over the current year, bringing total expenditures for next … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider $460,000 in Equipment Purchases as Part of Smart City Capital Investment Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council isn't wasting any time on moving forward with borrowing money for equipment purchases now that it has approved a $12.65 million Smart City Capital Investment Plan. READ DETAILS OF THE 'SMART CITY' … [Read more...]
State Police Investigate Shooting Incident Near Pine Valley School
CHERRY CREEK - New York State Police are investigating a shooting incident that took place at a farm in the town of Cherry Creek Tuesday morning. Authorities say troopers responded to the Noble Farm on Route 83 around 6 a.m. to respond to a call … [Read more...]
Ohio Man Involved in Fatal Crash with Falconer Native Pleads Guilty to Charges
CLARK COUNTY, OH - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Ohio man who caused a fatal crash that lead to the death of a Falconer native over the summer has pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide, aggravated vehicular assault and … [Read more...]
County Clerk Calls on City Officials to Help Address Parking Problem at Downtown DMV
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Clerk is asking the city of Jamestown to provide free on-street parking spaces near the Department of Motor Vehicles office on W. Third Street. County clerk Larry Barmore appeared before the Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]
