JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy is asking for the public's help in identifying abandoned - or zombie - properties in the city. Zombie properties are homes that have been abandoned by an owner due to foreclosure problems, but the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Sees $435,000 More in Sales Tax than Budgeted for 2018
JAMESTOWN - City officials received some good news from its top financial director on Monday night. Comptroller Joe Bellitto released the sales tax numbers for the final quarter of 2018, showing the city collected $1,569,000 in sales tax revenue … [Read more...]
Eckendorf to Retire as YMCA of Jamestown Executive Director
JAMESTOWN - The YMCA of Jamestown is searching for a new executive director. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Y's long-time chief executive officer Mark Eckendorf has announced his retirement, which will take place on June 1. Eckendorf … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks Off Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society will kickoff its fourteenth annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign today. The annual campaign will benefit the animals at the humane society by raising money to help provide essential care and … [Read more...]
State Officials See Popularity Drop
ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]
Sebastian Maniscalco, John Mulaney to Headline NCC’s 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is announcing this morning its two headliners for this coming summer's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. On Monday morning the NCC announced that Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney will headline the … [Read more...]
NCC to Receive Official National Comedy Center Designation from Congress
JAMESTOWN - National Comedy Center officials joined community leaders and elected officials Friday for a special announcement featuring U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. Schumer was in Jamestown Friday morning to announce that Congress will soon act on a … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Arson Charge Following Friday Night Fire
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested on arson charges after a fire broke out and seriously hurt one person late Friday night. Jamestown Police captain Robert Samuelson says the fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. at 105 Weeks St. An upstairs … [Read more...]
City Fire Crews Battle Stubborn House Fire Friday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - City fire fighters were busier earlier Friday after responding to a fire at 281 Willard Street Friday. According to the Post-Journal, members of the Jamestown Fire Department were called to the house fire at 281 Willard St. at … [Read more...]
Tickets Available for 2019 Salute to the Finest Dinner, Celebrating Local Businesses from Jamestown Area
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will honor a number of local businesses and individuals during its annual Salute to the Finest, Monday, March 4 at Shawbucks. These awards are presented annually and pay tribute to some of the … [Read more...]
