JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has authorized a payment in lieu of tax (PILOT) agreement for a proposed wind farm in the north county. According to an article in the Post-Journal, the IDA’s board of directors met … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Land Bank Assumes Ownership of 10-12 E. Second St., Opens Door to State Funding
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has received a major break when it comes to paying for the demolition of an abandoned downtown building that suffered a partial collapse last week. On Thursday the building at 10-12 East Second Street suffered a … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Tax Cap Override
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has approved a tax cap override for the 2017 city budget. Following a message of necessity from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi during Monday night's voting session, the council approved a local law that clears … [Read more...]
BPU Approves District Heating Division Budget for 2017
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has adopted the 2017 budget for its District Heating and Cooling division. The adoption took place during the BPU’s meeting on Monday. The $1.4 million spending plan contains no rate increase for … [Read more...]
A Meeting to Discuss the Proposed Lakeview Historic District will Take Place Wednesday Night
JAMESTOWN - An information session for property owners in the newly proposed Lakeview Historic District will take place Wednesday night at Christ First United Methodist Church (663 Lakeview Avenue). A representative from the New York State Office … [Read more...]
WRFA Election Coverage for 2016
JAMESTOWN - WRFA will once again be providing extended news coverage during Election Night 2016 on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Jamestown's only community radio station will be providing frequent updates via social media on the various federal, state, and … [Read more...]
City Council Meets Monday to Continue Budget Review, Hold Voting Session
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its monthly voting session Monday in city hall. Among the items to be acted on, the council will vote on a $555,000 contract with the New York State Department of State, Division of Local Government … [Read more...]
Kennedy Man Charged Following Burglary Investigation
JAMESTOWN - A Kennedy man is in the city jail awaiting arraignment after being arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly burglarizing a home on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police say 28 year-old James Tuttle faces charges of 2nd Degree … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Friday Morning Theft and Arson of Vehicle
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating an arson of a stolen vehicle that was discovered early Friday morning in the area off of Lister Ave., on the Rail Road Tracks. The vehicle was observed by the passerby at 4:45 a.m. to be fully … [Read more...]
Emergency Demolition of Downtown Building Required Following Partial Collapse
JAMESTOWN - An emergency demolition for a downtown building had to be scheduled Thursday evening due to a partial collapse. Jamestown police and city fire crews were called to the scene at 10-12 East Second St. on Thursday afternoon around 4 p.m. … [Read more...]
