JAMESTOWN - An updated version of the city of Jamestown's Urban Design Plan will be presented to the City Planning Commission during a meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall. The Urban Design Plan 2.0 project is being overseen by Goody Clancy. In … [Read more...]
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New York Attorney General Joins Other AGs in Challenging President’s Emergency Declaration
ALBANY - New York is joining California and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. New York Attorney General Letitia James said in the lawsuit Monday that Trump is threatening public … [Read more...]
City GOP Committee to Endorse Republican Candidate for Mayor on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown should find out Tuesday night who the city Republican Committee will endorse as a candidate for Mayor of Jamestown in the 2019 election. The committee already met on Feb. 13 to discuss possible candidates for the … [Read more...]
Cattaragus County Man Dies Following Friday Morning Crash in Gerry
ELLINGTON - A Cattaraugus County man died Friday in a one-car crash in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 43 year-old Paul Newell of Coldspring was the passenger in the vehicle that crashed shortly after 11 a.m. Friday … [Read more...]
City, Insurance Company Sue Contractor Over Damage to Police Department, City Hall
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the city of Jamestown and its insurance carrier are suing the contractor they believe is responsible for causing millions of dollars in water damage to the Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
Police Arrest Second Man In Connection to Jan. 30 Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed up a second indictment in the case involving a January 30 drive by shooting in Jamestown. City Police say 19 year-old Corey Johnson faces three counts of attempted murder and one count of … [Read more...]
FBI Continues Investigation into Feb. 1 Lakewood Bank Robbery, Updates Info on Vehicle in Question
LAKEWOOD - The Federal Bureau of Investigations is releasing updated information regarding an armed bank robbery at the Five Star Bank in Lakewood that took place on Friday, Feb. 1. The FBI said it now believes the vehicle used in the robbery was … [Read more...]
As Jamestown Fights Arbitration Ruling, Similar Case Ends in Defeat for Plattsburgh
JAMESTOWN - As Jamestown City officials await their day in court to challenge a recent binding arbitration decision involving the city police union, a court in another region of the state has already made a ruling in a similar case, favoring the … [Read more...]
Two Arrested Following Investigation into Complaints of Drug Activity on City’s North Side
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department arrested two men Thursday afternoon following an investigation into complaints of drug activity at a residence on the north side of town. Police say 32-year-old Ryan Stills and 55-year-old Warren Dinkens … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Man for Possessing Fentanyl While Serving Bench Warrent
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested for possessing a fentanyl-methamphetamine mixture and a large amount of cash while serving a bench warrant. City police say 24-year-old Jesse Nahrebeski was wanted for failure to appear on a driving while … [Read more...]
