Jamestown City Council is looking at raising the Aged Exemption for property taxes in the City. Assessor Lisa Volpe, presenting to the Finance Committee, said to qualify for the Aged Exemption, you have to be over the age of 65, have owned your … [Read more...]
Crown Street Roasting Changing Owners
New owners will soon be taking over Crown Street Roasting in downtown Jamestown. After six years of ownership, Michael and Sarah Bigney are selling the business to Nick and Mikayla Certo. Sarah Bigney said they are moving to Florida because … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Faces 10 Years in State Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Jamestown man faces 10 years in prison after pleading guilty in Federal Court to drug charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 38-year old Douglas Beardsley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to … [Read more...]
NYS First In Nation to Reimburse Kidney, Liver Donation Costs
New York State has become the first state in the nation to allow those who donate kidney or liver donations to be reimbursed for associated costs. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York State Living Donors Support Act, which amends the public … [Read more...]
JCC to Begin Offering State DOT Welder Certification Test
Jamestown Community College will begin offering the State Department of Transportation welder certification test beginning January 13. Until now, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua county residents seeking the certification have had to travel … [Read more...]
Investigation Continues in Shooting Death of Ellicott Man
The investigation is continuing into the shooting death of an Ellicott man. Town of Ellicott Police said a 911 call was received from 2256 Willard Street Extension around 10:00 p.m., Friday, January 6th with a report of a gunshot victim at the … [Read more...]
Brockport Man Dies in Car-Pedestrian Accident in Fredonia
A Brockport man died after being struck by a car on Route 60 in the village of Fredonia Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said 48-year old Richard Lorek was struck by a car driven by 64-year old Polly Gambino of Cassadaga when … [Read more...]
Kevin McCarthy Elected House Speaker, New House Members Sworn In
Republicans finally elected Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning after a 15th round of balloting. This came after four days and 14 failed ballots, the longest the House has gone leaderless in a century. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has officially announced he is seeking re-election. Sundquist, at a campaign kick-off event at the Chop House Friday night, said there has been incredible work done over the last four years in the city and he wants … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements
Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]
