JAMESTOWN - When the Jamestown City Council holds its next voting session in two weeks, it will act on a resolution to utilize $1.5 million in state aid as part of a voluntary health insurance buyout program for eligible retired city … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Congressman Tom Reed Visits Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care to Bring Attention to New Legislation
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Chautauqua County Monday to address the issue of adequate training for individuals who provide hospice and palliative care. Congressman Reed was a Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Gets Update on Economic Development Projects During Tour of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was in Jamestown last Friday to get an update on state-funded economic development efforts in the city, along with meeting with and endorsing two candidates for Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Council Begins Budget Deliberations Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will begin budget deliberations Monday night in city hall. Last week Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi presented his $35.7 million executive budget, which calls for a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also … [Read more...]
North County Water District Breaks Ground
DUNKIRK - The long-awaited North Chautauqua County Water District broke ground Friday in the Town of Dunkirk. Officials say once completed, the $15 million regional project will provide reliable clean water from the City of Dunkirk to the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Investigation into Illegal Marijuana Sales
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly possessing a large amount of marijuana with intent to sell, along with allegedly possessing a loaded shot gun. City police say 23 year-old Bryan Torres was taken into custody … [Read more...]
City Police Say Thursday Shooting Was Not a Random Act of Violence, Still Seek Suspects
[UPDATE: JAMESTOWN POLICE UPDATE] (Oct. 12, 2017 - 6:57pm) "It's important to note that this incident was not a random act of violence. The location and victim appear to have been targeted in this incident." - Captain Robert Samuelson [ORIGINAL … [Read more...]
BPU Warns of Scam Involving Phone Payments
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is warning the public of a scam targeted at an area business as well as local customers. BPU officials say a business received a call from someone claiming to be a BPU representative. The caller … [Read more...]
Governor Reminds New Yorkers to Register to Vote by Friday, Oct. 13
Nearly 951,000 New Yorkers Have Registered using DMV's Online Voter Registration Since 2012, Including More Than 438,000 First-Time Voters ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is reminding New York State residents that this Friday, October 13, is the last … [Read more...]
Mayor Presents $35.7 Million Budget for 2018 with $947,000 Deficit, 0.88 Percent Tax Increase
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi presented his 2018 executive budget on Tuesday afternoon. As expected, the draft budget focuses on major fiscal challenges that continue to plague the city. The $35.7 million spending plan includes a … [Read more...]
