Second quarter sales tax revenues came in slightly off target for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas reported to the City Council Finance Committee that the city received $2,222,716 for the second quarter of 2025. She said while … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty To Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse materials. 65-year old Timothy Douglas made the guilty plea in U.S. District Court to possession of child pornography by person having prior conviction related to aggravated … [Read more...]
Be The Light Vigil To Be Held In Dunkirk Saturday
The second annual “Be the Light: Anyone Can Save a Life” Vigil will be held this Saturday in Dunkirk. The Together We Can CHQ Coalition, in collaboration with the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, and other community partners, will … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Applies For Nearly 10% Electric Rate Increase
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has applied for a nearly 10% electric rate increase. BPU General Manager David Leathers said the utility filed for a 9.96% increase with the State Public Service Commission in July. He said they anticipate … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Amended Proposal To Build Housing On Spring Street
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved an amended project to build new housing on Spring Street. The Blooming Gardens Project by CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments For Living (STEL) initially included seven double-family houses on … [Read more...]
Walmart Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due To Potential Radioactive Contamination
Walmart has recalled frozen, raw shrimp sold in 13 states, including Pennsylvania, because federal health officials say it could have potential radioactive contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration asked Walmart to pull three lots of … [Read more...]
Third Thursday Features The Damone Jackson Outcome, The Elektra Kings
This month’s Third Thursday event will feature Buffalo band, The Damone Jackson Outcome. Led by award-winning percussionist Damone Jackson, the band will bring their improvisational fusion band sound to Winter Garden Plaza on North Main … [Read more...]
Six Neighborhoods Named As ‘Pilot Residential Districts’ Under Zoning Proposal
Six areas of the City of Jamestown would be designated “Pilot Residential Districts” under a proposal that changes zoning to allow for infill housing. Jamestown City Council learned more about the proposal at their work session Monday … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced On Convicted Attempted Murder Charge
A Jamestown man has been sentenced in Chautauqua County Court to 20 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder. County District Attorney Jason Schmidt said that 23-year old Xavier Guadarrama was sentenced Monday to 20 years in state … [Read more...]
Two JCC Educators Receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award For Excellence
Brent Harkness and Rachel O’Brian of Jamestown Community College have been named 2024-2025 recipients of the Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence from the State University of New York. Harkness, an associate professor of Welding, was cited for … [Read more...]
