The Jamestown Planning Commission has received a status update on the Gateway Lofts project. Chairman Mike Laurin requested an update on that project and any other projects that were outstanding in the city at the Commission's meeting … [Read more...]
Jamestown Fire Department Saw Dip In Calls For Service in 2023
The Jamestown Fire Department saw a dip in calls for service in 2023 compared with the previous year. According to the City of Jamestown Public Safety Annual report, the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a total of 8,083 calls for service … [Read more...]
JCC, CHQ Transit Exploring Transit Options For Students
Jamestown Community College and CHQ Transit are exploring transit options for students. Response to a student intake survey about transportation issues led to JCC meeting with CHQ Transit on the issues. The college also has received a $10,000 … [Read more...]
State Cannabis Control Board Approves Regulations For Growing Cannabis At Home
The State Cannabis Control Board has approved at-home regulations for growing cannabis. These proposed regulations are now advancing to a 60-day public comment period and do not give everyone the green light to grow yet. These proposed … [Read more...]
Former Congressman Sempolinski Announces Candidacy for 148th State Assembly Seat
Former Congressman Joe Sempolinski has declared his candidacy for the 148th State Assembly. The district is currently represented by Joe Giglio, who has announced that he will not be seeking another term. Sempolinski currently serves as the Chief … [Read more...]
JPD Conducting Training at Jamestown High School on Feb. 21
Jamestown Public Schools and Jamestown Police will have a training exercise at the high school today between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. JPD and the SWAT team will be conducting the exercise. The district said that community members may see police … [Read more...]
$7.5 Million Secured In Senate Appropriations Bill For Barcelona Harbor Repairs
$7.5 million is included in the U.S. Senate's 2024 appropriations bills to make repairs to Barcelona Harbor. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, joined by Congressman Nick Langworthy and other local officials, announced the funding in … [Read more...]
Fentanyl Seizures On The Rise In Jamestown
Police continue to seize large amounts of fentanyl in the city according to the Jamestown Police Department's 2023 Annual Report. The report, made available by Police Chief Tim Jackson, showed that the fentanyl seizures in 2023 increased 994% … [Read more...]
Eight Projects Receive Water Quality Improvement Monies From NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced more than $166 million is being awarded to 187 projects to improve water quality across the state, including projects in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District will receive … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Annual Jackson Day on Feb. 21
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold its annual Jackson Day in Warren County celebration this Wednesday, February 21. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Hirz who is the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
