ALBANY - The town of Busti was the focus of a recent audit by the State Comptrollers Office that found the town had unnecessarily increased taxes for some residents. READ THE AUDIT The audit states that the town board and town supervisor … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Deadline for On-Time State Budget is Thursday
ALBANY - Today is the final day for lawmakers in Albany to consider and approve a state budget before the April 1 deadline. Negotiations between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of both the Assembly and Senate will spill into today as lawmakers … [Read more...]
As Leaders Finalize State Budget, Teresi Says Assembly Version Would Benefit Jamestown the Most
ALBANY - There’s just a couple of days remaining for lawmakers in Albany to agree on and finalize an on-time state budget. April 1 is the deadline for the 2016-17 state budget. This week the process is focused on Assembly leader Carl Heastie and … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board President Says Recent Bombing in Brussels Won’t Prevent Future School Trips
JAMESTOWN - The president of the Jamestown School Board says school officials will likely continue to give permission for field trips that involve taking students out of the country. On Tuesday night the Jamestown School Board heard from French … [Read more...]
Latest State Rail Inspection Includes CSX Section in Ripley, Location of March 1 Derailment
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the successful completion of another round of crude oil tank car and rail inspections, with one of them taking place here in Chautauqua County. The inspections are intended to improve public safety and … [Read more...]
Search Officially Begins for Chautauqua Institution’s New President
Committee Appointed; Executive Search Firm Retained CHAUTAUQUA - A nationwide search has begun to find Chautauqua Institution’s next president. James Pardo Jr., Chair of the Institution’s Board of Trustees, has announced the appointment of a … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Clinic Scheduled for Thursday at Chautauqua County Humane Society
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County health officials are announcing that the first in a series of free rabies vaccination clinics will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in Jamestown at the Chautauqua County Humane Society on Strunk … [Read more...]
City Approves Ban on Using Tobacco Products in Parks, Along with All Other City Properties
JAMESTOWN - The use of tobacco and related products is now prohibited in all city of Jamestown property. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council approved an amendment to the city code that bans smoking both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, along … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Council Okays Parking Ticket Amnesty Program
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council Monday night approved authorizing a parking ticket amnesty program, which will run during the month of April. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The proposal was brought forward by Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls Bans All Non-Essential State Travel to North Carolina
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The order requires all New York State agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state … [Read more...]
