JAMESTOWN - The Republican candidate for mayor of Jamestown says he's surprised his primary opponent has decided to run as a Libertarian candidate, but adds he doesn't think it will split the Republican vote in the Democratic candidate's … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Installation of Oversized Chair Honors Jamestown’s History
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and Fancher Chair Co. Inc. are are honoring Jamestown’s furniture history with the installation of an oversized chair at the corner of Third and Lafayette Streets in downtown Jamestown. JRC … [Read more...]
Nationally Acclaimed Music Group Guster to Perform in Jamestown at Reg Lenna July 27
Tickets Still Available Starting at $11 JAMESTOWN, NY - A nationally touring rock band that's been featured on alternative rock radio for nearly two decades in coming to Jamestown this weekend. Boston-based alt rock outfit Guster will play the … [Read more...]
BPU to Change Recycle Schedule, Shifting to ‘Single Commodity Pickup Starting Sept. 1
JAMESTOWN - Citing recent challenges with the recycling market, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities on Monday said it will begin picking up five different categories of recyclables, beginning Sept. 1. BPU officials sent out a media release … [Read more...]
City Man Identified as Lake Erie Drowning Victim
The Chautauqua County Sheriff's office says a city man lost his life due to drowning in the waters of Lake Erie while swimming off a break wall in the town of Westfield. Deputies say 24-year-old John Penhollow was swimming Friday afternoon with … [Read more...]
Fire Crews Battle Early Sunday Morning Fire
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says two city firefighters suffered minor injuries after responding to a house fire early Sunday morning. The Jamestown Fire Department was called to 332 Camp St. around 3:15 a.m. Crews found heavy smoke … [Read more...]
City at Risk of Losing Up to $97,000 in Revenue due to Legal Challenges to Property Assessment
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal says total taxable property assessment for the city of Jamestown could see a $4.1 million hit if the State Supreme Court rules in favor of several plaintiffs who've recently filed separate cases in Mayville, disputing … [Read more...]
State Mental Health Facilities Need to do a Better Job Communicating with Family Members About Abuse, Neglect
ALBANY - New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. In May 2007, the state legislature enacted … [Read more...]
I-90 Collision Between State Police Cruiser and Minivan Sends Six to Hospital
DUNKIRK - More details have been released into the crash involving a state police cruiser and a minivan that occurred on the New York Thruway outside of Dunkirk on Monday afternoon. According to state police, two people inside the minivan are now … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Liuzzo Will Continue Campaign for Mayor as Libertarian Candidate
JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) announced Tuesday that he would accept the Libertarian Party's nomination as candidate for Mayor of Jamestown, following his failed effort last month to gain the GOP … [Read more...]
