JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band as directed by Rick Lundquist at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 21. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. This week’s … [Read more...]
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Lynn Group Will Not Pursue Further Legal Action Following Appellate Court Decision on Sheldon House
JAMESTOWN - The Lynn Development Group says it will not proceed with trying to purchase the Sheldon House in Jamestown following an appellate court's decision to overturn a zoning variance for the property. The announcement comes via a statement … [Read more...]
Falconer Mayor Attends Council Work Session, Urges City to End Annexation Effort
JAMESTOWN - The mayor of Falconer is continuing his request to the Jamestown City Council to drop its effort to annex the Board of Public Utilities Dow St Substation property. During Monday night’s city council work session, Falconer Mayor James … [Read more...]
Teenager Sent to Hospital Following Car-Bicycle Accident in Falconer
FALCONER - A Car-bicycle accident in Falconer near the city line sent a teenager to the hospital Saturday night. A media release from the Ellicott Police Department says the incident took place at about 9:50 p.m. on Saturday when a 14 year-old … [Read more...]
State Appellate Division Court Overturns Zoning Board Variance for Sheldon House
ROCHESTER - A state appellate court has overturned a 2016 zoning variance granted by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals involving the Sheldon House. On Friday, ,June 16 the New York 4th Appellate Division, based in Rochester, released its … [Read more...]
Ellicott Supervisor Stands By Claim that Jamestown Officers Follow Unwritten Policy Regarding Mutual Aid
FALCONER - The Supervisor of the Town of Ellicott is standing by comments he made when it comes to criticizing the Jamestown Police Department and an alleged policy regarding its response to backup calls outside of the city. Ellicott supervisor … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls for Increased Hemp Production in New York State
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is making a late-session push to boost the state's budding hemp industry. An Saturday the governor introduced a bill that would treat the plant more like other agricultural crops in New York. The bill is calling for … [Read more...]
With Aretha Franklin Ill, Jay Leno Will Open New Chautauqua Amphitheater
CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. (June 16, 2017) — Chautauqua Institution officials Friday announced acclaimed TV late night show host, comedian and Emmy Award winner Jay Leno will perform at Chautauqua Institution for the opening night of the 2017 season and the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Library Board Unanimously Approves Contract to Auction $1.17 Million Art Collection
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The Prendergast Library Board of Trustees has unanimously selected Sotheby’s to sell much of its art collection, despite pleas from several area residents who attended Thursday’s board meeting. The … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board Meets Thursday, Action on Art Collection Possible
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will hold its monthly meeting Thursday, with the possibility of library officials acting on a measure involving the future of the Prendergast art collection, with an estimated value of $1.17 … [Read more...]
