JAMESTOWN - New York state will be sending help to Jamestown city hall to help the city find new ways to save money and make government more efficient. According to a report in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, Mayor Sam Teresi announced Monday … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Robbery of North Main St. 7-Eleven
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are searching for a man who robbed the 7-Eleven store on North Main Street early Monday morning. According to police, a white male wearing tan Carhartt overalls, a light gray hooded sweatshirt and with his face covered … [Read more...]
Lucille Miller Named 2013 Woman of the Year
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Interclub Council has named Lucille Miller as the 2013 Woman of the Year. The announcement was made Monday night during the council’s 58th annual Woman of the Year Banquet at the Marvin House in Jamestown. Miller is known … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Bill Limiting Executive Authority by President
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) wants to keep the president from over-using his executive authority. Last week, Reed announced that he has supported two bills in the House that he says would keep the White House in check and in … [Read more...]
Rabb to Receive HOME’s 2014 Metzger Human Rights Award
JAMESTOWN - The president of the Jamestown City Council is receiving a regional Human Rights award. Jamestown city council president Greg Rabb has been named the recipient of the 2014 Sarah G. Metzger Human Rights Award from an Buffalo-based … [Read more...]
City Council to Discuss Filling New Position, Abandoning Two Streets
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will have holding its second work session of the month tonight in city hall. Among the items the council will review and discuss are the lifting of a hiring freeze by the Department of Public Works, in order … [Read more...]
WCA Hospital Recognized for Electronic Health Records
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital has received some national recognition. According to a recent media release, WCA has been recognized by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, or HIMSS, for reaching “stage 6” status on the Society’s … [Read more...]
Cuomo Reminds Businesses $8 Minimum Wage Now in Effect
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has issued a warning to employers not complying with the state’s minimum wage laws, emphasizing that failure to comply can result in fines, charges and civil or even criminal punishment. According to the … [Read more...]
Red Cross ‘Hometown Hero’ Nominations Due April 1
JAMESTOWN - The Southwestern N.Y. Chapter of the American Red Cross is requesting nominations for this year’s Hometown Hero celebration. Nominations are accepted for citizens in the following categories; Humanitarian, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – JPS School Budget & Ben Weitsman Co.
Jamestown Public School Superintendent Tim Mains offers his thoughts on the 2014-2015 school district budget, which is facing over a two million dollar gap from the current year. Plus, the Jamestown City Council hears from local residents … [Read more...]
