WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress is throwing his support behind a proposed federal law that is aimed at killing New York State’s SAFE Act. On Tuesday Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) announced that he would be supporting … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Horrigan Joins Red Cross in Announcing “Sound the Alarm” Campaign
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan joined members of the American Red Cross of Western and Central New York on Monday to raise awareness about the American Red Cross’ upcoming Sound the Alarm events. Sound the Alarm is a series … [Read more...]
Fredonia Roundabout Project Put on Hold Following Lawsuit by McDonalds Franchise Owner
FREDONIA - The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has rescinded all approvals for the proposed roundabout project at the U.S. Route 20 and NY Route 60 intersection in Fredonia. The decision by DOT comes in the wake of a lawsuit … [Read more...]
BPU Reminds Residents its Illegal to Remove Recyclables from Curbside Bins
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is reminding residents that removing recyclables from BPU residential recycling bins in the City is illegal. This early-morning/late-night practice by numerous people in the BPU Solid Waste … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Annexation of BPU Substation in Falconer
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the annexation of the Falconer Dow Street Substation, which is owned by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. During Monday Night’s City Council Meeting, the council voted unanimously on … [Read more...]
City Officials Say Goodbye to Long-Time City Clerk, Appoint His Replacement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved the appointment of attorney Todd Thomas as city clerk. Thomas is filling the position that is being vacated by long-time clerk James "Jim" Olson, who announced earlier this month he would be … [Read more...]
DEC Commissioner Grants Jamestown SEQR Lead Agency Status for Annexation, Clears Way for Vote
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation commissioner has approved giving Jamestown lead agency status in the environmental review of a piece of property the city wants to annex from the Town of Ellicott/Village of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Injured in Motorcycle Collision with Deer
HANOVER - A Jamestown man is recovering from injuries he sustained in an accident involving a deer running into the path of his motorcycle. Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Deputies say 49 year-old Michael Freeman of Jamestown was traveling along … [Read more...]
Route 60 to See Improvements Thanks to $5 Million State DOT Funding
FALCONER - Route 60 will finally be seeing some upgrades to address safety concerns that have led to countless accidents and more than 80 fatalities the past 45 years. Senator Cathy Young and Assemblyman Andrew Goodell joined several local … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Act on New City Clerk Appointment During Monday Night’s Meeting
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has found his replacement for to fill the city clerk’s position that is opening up upon the retirement of current clerk James Olson. In a media release sent out Friday afternoon, Teresi announced the appointment of … [Read more...]
