U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Jamestown Wednesday to announce a plan to help clean up the former Crawford Furniture Factory site following a devastating fire this past November. Schumer, standing with officials in front of the former factory … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Says NYS Concealed Carry Act Can Remain In Effect Pending Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act can remain in effect pending appeal. The Court upheld a stay that was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Antonyuk v. Nigrelli in December … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Reacts to State of the State Address
Assemblyman Andy Goodell supports a number of items highlighted in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, but says her solutions fail to grasp underlying causes to issues. Goodell said he was glad to see that Hochul highlighted her … [Read more...]
Lucy-Desi Museum Receives $400,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum has received a $400,000 grant to make more artifacts in its archive collection viewable to visitors. The National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable thousands of rarely-seen archival documents, photos … [Read more...]
JCC Board of Trustees Renews President’s Contract
The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees has renewed the contract of President Dr. Daniel DeMarte. The Board unanimously approved the multi-year extension at their meeting Tuesday. DeMarte's contract now runs through 2028. DeMarte … [Read more...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda
Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public School Board Reviews Visitor Policy to Ensure School Safety
The Jamestown Public Schools District is working on a new visitor's policy for schools. The School Board approved the first reading of the "Visitor to the School" policy at their meeting Tuesday. Board member Joe Pawelski said the policy is … [Read more...]
House GOP Passes Bill Rescinding IRS Funding
House Republicans fulfilled a key campaign promise on Monday, passing legislation to rescind the bulk of an IRS funding boost signed into law last year. This marks the first bill passed by the GOP-controlled House this Congress. The bill, which … [Read more...]
Jamestown Woman Pleads Guilty on Drug Charges in Federal Court
A Jamestown woman has pled guilty in Federal Court to drug charges that could result in 20 years in prison. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 28-year old Alisha Centi pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
