JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested a city man on arson charges after he allegedly set two of his residences on fire. Police say 31 year-old David Wright was charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree criminal … [Read more...]
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City Launches Property Tax Abatement Program to Address Dilapidated, Abandoned Properties
JAMESTOWN - Individuals who purchase and fix up dilapidated or condemned properties in Jamestown will now be able to apply for new tax credit. During Monday night’s City Council Meeting, Jamestown Development Director Vince DeJoy and Mayor Sam … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Calls for Amending New JLDC Bylaws to Reflect Original Appointment Rules
JAMESTOWN - City councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) wants to have the Jamestown City Council amend the bylaws for the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC). During Monday night's city council work session, Liuzzo said he would like to … [Read more...]
Lakewood Cell Tower Case Dismissed in State Supreme Court
MAYVILLE - The effort by the village of Lakewood to prevent a cell tower from being put up by an out-of-state corporation has proven successful. Lakewood Mayor Cara Birrittieri says the State Supreme Court in Mayville has dismissed the challenge … [Read more...]
Foley to Decide on Mistrial Request in Haffa Trial Monday
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Judge David Foley will likely announce today whether or not he will declare yet another mistrial in the Justin Haffa attempted murder trial. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Friday it was learned the prosecution … [Read more...]
JCC Property Sale to Be Discussed During Monday Jamestown City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City council will be hold a February work session Monday night at city hall. Among the items to be discussed is a proposal by Jamestown Community College to sell a 50-acre piece of residential property it owns at 2835 … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Pipe Organ Damaged by Snow Melt
JAMESTOWN - The Pipe Organ at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been damaged by snow melt. According to a report from the associated press, a routine inspection of the amp’s 111-year-old Massey Memorial Organ revealed that water … [Read more...]
Fourteen More Prendergast Paintings Sell at Auction, Library to Net $111,500
NEW YORK – Fourteen more paintings from the James Prendegast Library Art Collection sold at auction on Thursday. According to the Sotheby’s website, the 14 paintings that sold as part of the “Fine Old Master & 19th Century European Art,” had a … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Acquires the Archive of Comedian Shelley Berman
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA - The National Comedy Center is has acquired the archive of ground-breaking comedian Shelley Berman, who passed away in September 2017 at the age of 92. The donation was formally announced during a tribute attended by Larry … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor in Dunkirk for Annual Dunirk Dave Groundhog Day Event
DUNKIRK - Friday is Groundhog Day and a big celebration is taking place in Northern Chautauqua County. The second longest prognosticating groundhog, Dunkirk Dave, will celebrate 50 years of predicting whether or not we will see an early spring or … [Read more...]
