JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi held a public hearing Monday morning on the city council’s vote to override the state tax cap for the 2017 city budget. In October, Teresi released a $35 million executive budget that increased the city’s tax … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Board of Elections Prepares for Busy Election Day
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2016 is less than 24 hours away and here in Chautauqua County, the Board of Elections says it’s ready for what is anticipated to be a record voter turnout. VIEW LIST OF CANDIDATES Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 … [Read more...]
Liberty Street Home Damaged by Fire
JAMESTOWN - The quick thinking of a passing motorist is being credited with saving the lives of two residents from an apartment building fire on the city’s north side about 10:30 Saturday morning. The Jamestown Post-Journal says Kevin Dahlbeck was … [Read more...]
Two Arrested and Charged Following Investigation into Heroin Sales in City
JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation into the trafficking and sale of heroin in the area. Jamestown Police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and State Police C-NET Team … [Read more...]
Buffalo Attorney Claims Lasker Worked to Give Jaroszynski Unqualified Rating
JAMESTOWN - Two regional attorneys are pointing the finger at a Jamestown attorney for allegedly influencing the rating of a Chautauqua County Family Court judge candidate by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. Frewburg … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution Names Michael E. Hill as New President
CHAUTAUQUA - Michael E. Hill, currently the president and CEO of Youth For Understanding USA, will be Chautauqua Institution’s 18th president, the Institution’s Board of Trustees has announced. Hill is an experienced leader of arts, cultural and … [Read more...]
Full Demolition 10-12 E. Second St. Scheduled for Friday
JAMESTOWN - A downtown building that saw a partial collapse last month leading to an emergency demolition will be completely raised on Friday, Nov. 4. Jamestown Public Works Director Jeff Lehman says the building at 10-12 E. Second Street is … [Read more...]
United Way of Southern Chautauqua County to Lead State Funded Effort to Fight Poverty in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will be moving forward with its effort to fight poverty, thanks to a recently acquired state grant. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi announced Thursday that he’s designated the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
First DRI Workshop Involving $10 Million State Grant Set for Monday
JAMESTOWN - The process to determine how to spend a $10,000,000 economic development grant from the state will continue next Monday. The first Community Workshop for the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) will take place Monday night at the … [Read more...]
City Reminds Motorists of Consequences for Failing to Pay Overdue Parking Fines
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Treasurer’s Office reminds motorists that police officers and parking enforcement officers will continue the towing and booting of vehicles maintaining more than $100 in unpaid parking tickets. Following the … [Read more...]
