JAMESTOWN - The effort to find a new superintendent for Jamestown Public Schools is moving along. Last Month the school board selected Western New York Educational Service Council (WNYESC) as the district’s search consultant. The group will help … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
State Legislature Comes to Tentative Agreement on Budget
ALBANY - State lawmakers have finally come to an agreement on a new state budget. Upstate Uber, increased tuition assistance, and more money for schools are just a few of the items in the new $152 billion state budget poised for passage today in … [Read more...]
City Police Continue to Follow Up on Leads in Arson Investigation
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is continuing its investigation into a series of arsons that took place late last month on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings said Monday night following the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
State Legislature Approves Extender Bills with No Sign of Budget Agreement
ALBANY - Four days into the month of April and there’s still not a state budget agreement in Albany. On Monday the State Assembly and Senate passed a series of extender bills to keep state government open and operating under spending approved in … [Read more...]
City Fire Fighter Pleads Guilty to Criminal Possession
ELLERY - A Jamestown firefighter arrested for allegedly growing marijuana last fall on an Ellery property has been conditionally discharged for a year. The Post-Journal says 58 year-old James Gatto pleaded guilty to fourth-degree criminal … [Read more...]
Two Separate Weekend Fires in Jamestown, Kennedy Claim Two Lives
Two separate fires over the weekend in Jamestown and the Town of Poland have claimed the lives of two individuals. A Jamestown man has lost his life early Sunday morning following a fire on the city's south side. The Jamestown Police Department … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Unable to Finalize 2017-18 Budget Before Deadline
ALBANY - For the first time since Andrew Cuomo became governor, New York lawmakers have been unable to deliver an on-time state budget. Faced with a recalcitrant Legislature and a failed negotiating strategy, Gov. Cuomo said late Sunday that he … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Reed Promote GOP Tax Reform Plan During Visit to Jamestown
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Jamestown Friday to push for the GOP-sponsored Corporate Tax Reform plan that will soon be taken up in the House. Reed was in Jamestown to meet with … [Read more...]
City Police Release Surveillance Video of Arson Suspect
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police have released video footage containing images of the person they believe is responsible for last week’s rash of arsons. VIEW VIDEO ON JPD FACEBOOK PAGE On Thursday investigators posted a black and white video on … [Read more...]
Contractor Selected for Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges
JAMESTOWN - The effort to build two pedestrian bridges over the Chadakoin River as part of the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk is moving forward. This week the Jamestown City Council approved the bid for the construction of two prefabricated … [Read more...]
