ROCHESTER - It's still not known when a state appellate court will hear arguments involving Jamestown's proposed annexation of a piece of city-owned property located in the village of Falconer / Town of Ellicott. The Appellate Division of the New … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Local DA Joins Colleagues in Opposing Newly Created Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct
ALBANY - New York's district attorneys plan to challenge a new law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that will create a commission to investigate alleged wrongdoing by prosecutors. Cuomo signed a bill Monday establishing the state Commission on … [Read more...]
Libertarian Candidate for Governor will Appear on November Ballot
BRONX - Representatives from the New York State Libertarian Party handed in 31,615 petition signatures on August 21 to the New York State Board of Elections, ensuring Libertarian candidate Larry Sharpe will appear on the November 6 ballot for New … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested Following Investigation into Stabbing Incident
JAMESTOWN - A city man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a stabbing that took place last week on W. Fourth Street. Jamestown Police say 22 year-old Askia Faison has been charged with first-degree assault in relation to the stabbing … [Read more...]
New York State Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance in Response to EPA’s Pro-Coal Agenda
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that New York is joining the Powering Past Coal Alliance, an international coalition of governments, businesses, and other organizations committed to leading the rest of the world in ending the use of … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club Provides Details for Upcoming ‘Fill the Bus’ Campaign
JAMESTOWN - With school just around the corner, a group of current and retired professional firefighters in Jamestown is once again calling on the public to help in their effort to collect school supplies. During Monday night’s Jamestown City … [Read more...]
New State Law Outlaws Smoking at Licensed Child Care Facilities, Including Private Homes
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday signed legislation to further protect children from exposure to secondhand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes. All … [Read more...]
NYSDOT Proposes Lane Reduction for Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Public Works Committee received its first look at proposed lane changes to Fluvanna Ave. during a work session Monday night. City Public Works Director Jeff Lehman told the committee members because the stretch … [Read more...]
City Council to Review JCC Property Sale, Fluvanna Ave. Recommendations During Monday Night Work Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will be holding a work session Monday night at city hall. The regular work session for the full council will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the mayor's conference room, fourth floor of city hall. No voting takes … [Read more...]
City, Union Continue to Await Announcement of Arbitration Decision
JAMESTOWN - The wait continues for a decision regarding the arbitration case between the city of Jamestown and its police officer's union. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who told WRFA during his August interview it's still not known when … [Read more...]
