Jamestown Community College will hold Earthfest 2023 today. The event will take place 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. along the pondside walkway, weather permitting, and in the Student Union of the Hamilton Collegiate Center. The event is free and open to … [Read more...]
JLDC to Receive an Update on Questionable Grant Awards for Board Members During Wednesday Meeting
UPDATE: The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will not be discussing the ARPA grants awarded to Jamestown Skate Products and It's Your Day at its monthly meeting following an update sent this morning that removed that item for tonight's … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Holds Lengthy Discussion on Hiring New Fire Fighters
Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]
NYS Legislature Passes Third Budget Extender
The New York State Legislature passed a third budget extender Monday. The three-day extension is to ensure state operations continue undisrupted as negotiations over the spending plan continue. The budget was originally due April 1. Governor … [Read more...]
NYS Collected $2.9 Billion More in Tax Income in 2022 Than Forecasted
New York State collected $2.9 billion more in tax income in 2022 than forecasted, but still made less than in 2021. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report Monday that had tax collections for the last fiscal year totaling $111.7 billion. … [Read more...]
YWCA Jamestown to Hold Racial Justice Summit
The YWCA Jamestown will hold its first annual Racial Justice Summit on Tuesday, April 25. The one-day conference will take place at the DoubleTree Inn in downtown Jamestown. It will feature "The Diversity Gap" author and founder Bethaney … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Day Set for May 2
Kindergarten Registration Day for the 2023-24 school year at Jamestown Public Schools will take place May 2. Any child who resides in the city of Jamestown and who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2023, is eligible to attend … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – April 16, 2023
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines
Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Accounting Software Purchase, Continue Discussions on Hiring Firefighters
Jamestown City Council will review a request to purchase new accounting software to replace the city's antiquated system. The resolution would purchase Springbrook Software using $63,986.50 of American Rescue Plan funds to replace the KVS … [Read more...]
