JAMESTOWN - The Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament will return to the Jamestown in June. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that it will once again partner with the Dunkirk OBSERVER and Times Observer of Warren, Pa to host the annual Gus … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Zoning Board Denies Variances for Cell Tower in West Side Neighborhood
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals has turned down the proposal to install a cellphone tower in a residential zone. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the board on Wednesday voted down the use and area variance submitted … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Driving Stolen Vehicle, Fleeing from Police
JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a Jamestown man for stealing a vehicle and fleeing from police. City police arrested 20-year-old Jordan Thayer after noticing a car around 5 p.m. Wednesday with an expired registration on Willard Street. … [Read more...]
Reed Sides with Trump on Tariff Issue
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he support President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. On Tuesday Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) held a conference call with regional media, saying he … [Read more...]
Teresi Shares Details on Upcoming Main Street, Fourth Street Construction Projects
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has announced two upcoming street projects that will begin this spring in downtown Jamestown. The details were delivered during the city council’s work session meeting on Monday night. Usually the city holds off on … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested in Gun Possession, Drug Charges
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Tuesday on charges related to possession of drugs and a handgun. City police say 38 year-old Douglas Wood was charged during a street check Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of West Sixth Street and … [Read more...]
Quattrone Announces Candidacy for Chautauqua County Sheriff
JAMESTOWN - A former Chautauqua County Sheriff deputy has announced his intention to run for Chautauqua County Sheriff in this year’s election. According to the Post-Journal, former sheriff’s office lieutenant James Quattrone announced his … [Read more...]
City Development Director Goes Over 2018 Condemned Property Demolition List with Housing Committee
JAMESTOWN - Due to a lack of funding, the city of Jamestown has a relatively short list of condemned properties that are scheduled to be demolished in 2018. On Monday Jamestown City Development Director Vince DeJoy presented the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Residents, Motorists Can Now Report Potholes on City Website
JAMESTOWN - Residents and motorists who travel through Jamestown can now go to the city website to report potholes in various locations of the city. Visitors to JamestownNY.net will find the “Report Existing Potholes” icon on the homepage of the … [Read more...]
New Date Set for City-Police Union Arbitration Hearing
JAMESTOWN - The arbitration hearing between the city of Jamestown and the Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association police union has been rescheduled for April 12-13. That's according to Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who delivered the news to the … [Read more...]
