JAMESTOWN - City police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects who allegedly broke into a business early Wednesday morning on the east side of town. Police say the two suspects reportedly entered J.W. Realty Rental … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Final 2015 City Budget Numbers Reveal a $908,000 Shortfall
JAMESTOWN - The final unaudited numbers for Jamestown’s 2015 budget show the city finished with a $908,000 shortfall. Earlier this week city comptroller Joe Bellitto reviewed the final numbers with the city council, pointing out that the city … [Read more...]
69th Annual Jamestown Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 26 at Allen Park
JAMESTOWN - The City Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department has scheduled the 69th Annual Easter Egg Hunt to take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 at Allen Park. This free event will be held in the upper level of the park where the … [Read more...]
The Revenant Shows at the Reg Lenna Saturday Night
JAMESTOWN - 2016 Best Actor winner, Leonardo DiCaprio stars with Best Supporting Actor nominee Tom Hardy in The Revenant, Saturday, March 19 at 8pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Admission is $5. Inspired by true events, The Revenant is an … [Read more...]
Overall Crime Rate Drops in Jamestown, But Stats Don’t Paint the Whole Picture
JAMESTOWN - Overall crime is on the downturn in the city of Jamestown. However, the reported crime rate doesn't necessarily reflect the total amount of illegal activity - including drug trafficking - happening in the city. In addition, while the … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Focus on Completing State Budget Before April 1 Deadline
ALBANY - Both houses of the New York State Legislature have each passed their individual budget resolutions. On Monday, members of the Republican controlled State Senate and the Democratic controlled State Assembly approved their spending bills … [Read more...]
Paid Family Leave Could Be in Final State Budget but not Minimum Wage Hike
ALBANY - While the Senate and the Assembly have spent nearly the past two months working on their respective budgets, Governor Andrew Cuomo has spent much of his time stumping for legislation on two social issues that could come to fruition in coming … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Superintendent Pleads Not Guilty to DWI Charge
BUSTI - The superintendent of Chautauqua Lake Central School District has pleaded not guilty in court to a charge of driving while intoxicated. In February 52 year-old Benjamin Spitzer was pulled over in the Town of Busti and arrested on a charge … [Read more...]
Two Face Drug Charges After 400 Envelopes of Heroin Found in East Second Street Home
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown residents face drug related charges following an investigation into the trafficking of heroin. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says 34 year-old Misha Gonzalez and 37 year old Juan Valasquez-Rodriguez were … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Parking Fine Amnesty Program Proposed for April 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is hoping to collect past due money from residents and visitors alike. On Monday night Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi explained to the city council that there is more than $1,380,000 … [Read more...]
