JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding its monthly voting session Monday with several items on the agenda. Among the items to be acted on is a resolution to approve the final plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Heavy Rains Drench Region, Lead to Flooding and Damage
JAMESTOWN - The cleanup and recover continued Friday following a deluge of rain that swept across the region Thursday morning - resulting in widespread flooding, significant road damage, and at least one culvert being washed away in nearby … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Investigates Death of Forestville Man at Meth House
FORESTVILLE - A home meth lab has resulted in the death of a Forestville man. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 35-year-old Tye Kenny died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning believed to have been connected to a meth lab from a residence … [Read more...]
Republican Mayoral Candidates Discuss Their Approach to Dealing with Financial Challenges Facing the City
JAMESTOWN - The Republican Primary for Jamestown mayor will take place next Tuesday, June 25 and is open to all registered Republican voters living in the city. Both Jamestown City councilman Andrew Liuzzo and County Legislator David Wilfong are … [Read more...]
Reed Again Voices Criticism of Green Light Legislation Recently Passed in Albany
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is joining the ranks of other Republican officials from across the state in criticizing the newly approved Green Light legislation, which gives undocumented immigrants the ability to get a driver's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Could Provide Assistance for City
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown isn't in the Chautauqua Lake watershed, but that isn't stopping a group of city officials and representatives from learning about an organization dedicated to helping to locate and secure funding sources to help … [Read more...]
Harrison Street Bridge Near Institute Street to Close July 1 for Replacement
JAMESTOWN - Motorists that use Harrison Street in downtown Jamestown will have to find an alternate route of travel for several months as county highway crews work to replace a bridge starting in July. As WRFA first reported in early May, the … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves, Governor Signs Green Light Bill
ALBANY - Legislation that will enable undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses was signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Monday after the State Senate narrowly approved the measure. The controversial issue, which passed the … [Read more...]
Local Resident Rescued After Kayaking Incident in Poland
POLAND - The Jamestown Post-Journal says an area resident escaped serious injury after being stranded in the water of Cassadaga Creek in the town of Poland for half-an-hour while only clinging to a tree branch. The incident occured on Monday … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Details on Two CFA Projects – City Skate Park and Enchanted Mountain Spirits
JAMESTOWN - The state's Regional Economic Development Councils is now accepting another round of Consolidated Funding Applications (CFA) for local development projects and city officials were provided details on two proposed projects during Monday … [Read more...]
