JAMESTOWN - An ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of heroin into the Jamestown area has led investigators from the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force to execute a search warrant at 30 Stow St. on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Mains to Leave as Jamestown School Superintendent at the End of February
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will soon start looking for a new superintendent. On Wednesday the school district announced that current superintendent Tim Mains will be leaving the district at the end of February to take a job at the Pine … [Read more...]
Cuomo Rolls Out Ethics Reform Proposal as Part of 2017 Agenda
ALBANY - With scandals continuing to plague the state Capitol, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday rolled out a series of ethics reforms that are similar to previous proposals, but which have so far failed to get approved by the state legislature. "We … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Remind Residents of Homelessness Services During Winter Months
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces emergency measures for those experiencing homeless conditions during inclement winter weather. During periods of cold weather when temperatures are at or … [Read more...]
County in Need of More Homes, Families for Local Foster Children, Open House Scheduled for Jan. 19
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is in urgent need of community members to provide foster care services for children who are temporarily unable to remain in their homes. An open house will be held on … [Read more...]
BPU Officials Attend City Council Meeting to Explain Changes to Garbage Pickup Policy
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities recently sent out a message reminding solid waste customers about new rules that are now in effect regarding garbage pickup (copied below). As a result, members of the Jamestown City Council have … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Plan that Empowers Voters to Reduce Costs of Local Government
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced an initiative that he says will reduce property taxes by empowering voters to approve locally-designed plans that eliminate duplicative services to lower the cost of local government. The proposal … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Six-Point Plan to Address State’s Heroin and Opioid Crisis
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create recovery high schools aimed at helping students recovering from addiction finish their education while staying clean. On Tuesday the governor rolled out a six-point plan that he says will combat every … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Governor Proposes $7.5 Million for Jamestown in 2017 State of the State Presentation
BUFFALO - If Governor Andrew Cuomo has his way, the city of Jamestown and the National Comedy Center could both benefit from the 2017-18 state budget. On Monday, Governor Cuomo delivered his 2017 State of the State message in Buffalo as part of … [Read more...]
City Officials Consider Tax Abatement Program to Encourage Rehab of Vacant, Condemned Properties
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council got its first look Monday night at a proposed program that would address abandoned and vacant homes and properties in the city. City Development Director Vince DeJoy said that through the proposed Local … [Read more...]
