JAMESTOWN - Another redevelopment project in downtown Jamestown has been awarded state funding. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the awards for round five of the Restore New York Communities Initiative, which included $1 million for the … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Man Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation by Police
JAMESTOWN - A local man is in police custody after he allegedly struck a 3-year-old child in the head, sending her to the hospital for emergency surgery. Jamestown police say 28-year-old Joshua Berg was charged with second-degree assault and … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation of Kwik Fill Hold Up
JAMESTOWN - City Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery that took place early Tuesday morning at a gas station on the city’s west side. Police say the Kwik Fill Store on W. 3rd St. was held up at about 1 a.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Discuss Budget Options During Wednesday Work Session
JAMESTOWN - As the Jamestown School Board continues to review and discuss the estimated $85 million 2018-19 school budget, members are faced with the task of what to do with a multi-million surplus that will carry over from the current school … [Read more...]
City Man Faces Several Charges After Being Involved in Lengthy Chase with Police
JAMESTOWN - A 19-year-old Jamestown man has been charged for allegedly holding a woman at gunpoint during a pursuit last Friday night. According to Jamestown Police, Jordan Alexander has been charged with unlawful imprisonment, reckless … [Read more...]
State Appellate Court Upholds Supreme Court Decision Regarding Landfill Expansion
ROCHESTER - The State Appellate Court in Rochester has upheld a 2016 Chautauqua County Supreme Court Decision involving the expansion of the county landfill in Ellery. On Nov. 1, 2016, the Hon. Frank A. Sedita ruled in favor of the 53-acre … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board to Hold Budget Work Session Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will begin working on the district’s 2018-19 school budget during a Tuesday meeting in the school Administration Building. During a presentation two weeks ago, the board learned the basic details of how much … [Read more...]
JLDC Board to Discuss Allocation Process for $600,000 in DRI Funding for Downtown Programming
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Local Development Corporation board of directors will hold its first meeting of 2018 Tuesday at City Hall. At 5 p.m. the JLDC board will hold an organizational meeting to welcome new members to the board, as well as … [Read more...]
Lakewood Mayor Proposes 7.7 Percent Tax Hike for Village Property Owners
LAKEWOOD - Mayor Cara Birrittieri has released her executive budget for the village’s 2018-19 fiscal year, which is calling for a tax rate increase of 7.7 percent. According to the Post-Journal, the $3.74 million proposed spending plan, which … [Read more...]
City to Hold 71st Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31
JAMESTOWN - The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has scheduled the 71st Annual Easter Egg Hunt to take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 31 at Allen Park. This free event will be held inside the Allen Park Ice Rink due to park … [Read more...]
