ALBANY - Senate Republicans in Albany blocked an effort by Democrats Wednesday to force a vote on four gun control bills. The legislation was introduced as a response to renewed calls for gun restrictions in the wake of the mass shooting at a … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Corner Cafe to Hold Grand Opening Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is inviting the public to a grand opening for its new restaurant - the Corner Café – Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. The Corner Café is located at 122 E. 3rd St. in Jamestown and is described as a … [Read more...]
City Pedestrian Bridges Win Award
JAMESTOWN - The city's two new pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River has received statewide recognition. The bridge design work has been honored by the American Public Works Association – NY Chapter Western Branch. The design team … [Read more...]
City Firefighters Accused in Domestic Incident Placed on 30-Day Suspension without Pay
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a member of the Jamestown Fire Department who was charged earlier this month following a domestic incident has been placed on an unpaid leave of absence. Jamestown Police chief and public … [Read more...]
Green-Up Jamestown Events Begin Wednesday Night at St. Lukes
JAMESTOWN - A series of local events focusing on raising awareness and educating the public on various environmental issues kicks off Wednesday night in Jamestown. The GreenUp Jamestown initiative is being coordinated by a group of community … [Read more...]
Apthorpe: Jamestown Schools have Strong Security Measures in Place, Wont Rest on Its Laurels
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School District has a strong security system in place to help prevent individuals who may want to do harm to students and staff from entering school buildings. That’s according to Jamestown School Superintendent Bret … [Read more...]
County IDA Approves Tax Breaks for North County Cold Storage Warehouse, Gives Preliminary Approval to Jamestown-Area Housing Project
JAMESTOWN - The County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency has approved tax break for a $16 million commercial development project in the north county. On Tuesday morning the IDA board of directors unanimously approved a 20-year PILOT … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Restructuring Loan for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Developers
Amended loan agreement ensures city will receive $38,000 in lost property taxes, hotel tentatively set to open in July JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the restructuring of a loan for the developers of the DoubleTree by … [Read more...]
Work Continues on Jamestown Police Department Headquarters with City Council Action
JAMESTOWN The Jamestown City Council took action Monday night on three resolutions involving work to the Jamestown Police Department to address damages that were done during a flooding incident last year. The council approved an agreement with … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidates for Congress in Jamestown Monday Night
AMESTOWN - The first of two local "Meet the Candidate" events for individuals seeking the Democratic Nomination for Congress to run against Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) is happening Monday night in Jamestown. At 7 p.m., Chautauqua … [Read more...]
