JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a tax incentives for the $30.8 million Chautauqua Harbor Hotel project in Celoron. The hotel project will receive a tourism payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), mortgage … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown Man Connected to Making Meth Sentenced to 7.5 years in Prison
MAYVILLE - Several area residents were sentenced recently to serve time in Chautauqua County Court. According to Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson, 45 year-old Christopher L. Swanson, of Jamestown will serve … [Read more...]
Warren Food Processing Plan Connected to Mighty Taco Food Poisoning Incident
WARREN - Bacterial contamination is being blamed for a food poisoning incident at a Mighty Taco restaurant in Buffalo and it's been traced back to a food processing company in Warren, PA. Erie County Department of Health officials say more than … [Read more...]
Independent CPA Presents ‘Clean Audit’ for Jamestown’s 2015 Finances
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s 2015 finances have received a clean audit following an independent review. Local CPA John Trussalo presented his independent audit for the 2015 finances during Monday night’s Jamestown City Council work … [Read more...]
Several Projects Receive High Regional Scores for 2016 CFA Process
JAMESTOWN - Several projects in downtown Jamestown have received favorable scores in the state’s Consolidated Funding Application process for 2016. Earlier this month the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) submitted … [Read more...]
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community to Hold Town Hall Meeting Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - A town hall meeting for the transgender and gender non-conforming community will take Tuesday night, Oct. 18 in Jamestown. The town hall meeting is open to the public and is being promoted as an "open mic" event, which will give an … [Read more...]
Two City Men Charged with Drug Possession Following Traffic Stop
JAMESTOWN - Two city men have been arrested on drug charges following a routine traffic stop Friday night in downtown Jamestown. City police say they stopped a vehicle driven by 39 year-old Walter Whitfield after he was observed allegedly using a … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Release Name of Infant Who Died in Weekend Fire
JAMESTOWN - A fire over the weekend has claimed the life of an infant, while sending five others to the hospital. According to Jamestown Police, the fire broke out at 823 Prendergast Ave. shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Fire crews arrived … [Read more...]
City Lawmakers Begin Budget Deliberations Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - City officials will begin the difficult task of reviewing and adjusting Jamestown’s 2017 budget when they meet Monday night in city hall. Last week mayor Sam Teresi presented his $35 million executive spending plan, which is $70,000 … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Charged for Assaulting Police Officer
JAMESTOWN - A city resident is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a police officer during an incident over the weekend. Jamestown police say 37 year-old Melody Lebowitz was arrested early Saturday night on charges of assault, resisting … [Read more...]
