"White Supremacy is a poison. It's a poison.." That statement came from President Joe Biden during a visit to Buffalo Tuesday following a racially motivated mass shooting in a predominantly Black part of the city that left 10 people dead on … [Read more...]
2022-23 Jamestown School Budget, Propositions All Pass
The 2022-23 Jamestown Public Schools Budget and propositions all passed in Tuesday's public vote. The unofficial vote had the $93.8 million spending plan passing 359 to 53. The proposition to establish a $5 million Capital Improvement Reserve fund … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Tim Hortons Site Plan
The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed an initial site plan for a new Tim Horton's on Washington Street. Franchise Owner Blake Tarana said the 880 square foot building at 1515 Washington Street will be the first of its kind in the United … [Read more...]
Jamestown YMCA to Request $2 Million from City for $31 Million New Facility on Harrison Street
The Jamestown YMCA shared their initial proposal with Jamestown City Council to build a $31 million new facility on Harrison Street, requesting $2 million in funding from the City. Tom Benson presented on behalf of the Jamestown YMCA to council at … [Read more...]
City Proposes Two Home Improvement Rebate Programs
The City is proposing two additional home improvement programs that would be funded with $1 million of American Rescue Plan funds. Mayoral Executive Assistant Zach Altschuler presented a proposal to City Council members Monday night on two … [Read more...]
Jamestown Rebels Sold, Relocating to New Jersey
The Jamestown Rebels hockey franchise has been sold and will relocate to New Jersey. The North American Hockey League (NAHL) announced that the Jamestown Rebels agreed to sell their NAHL membership to HSG Hockey LLC. The team will be relocated to … [Read more...]
President Biden, First Lady to Visit Buffalo to Meet with Shooting Victims’ Families
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will travel to Buffalo today to meet with the families of victims of Saturday's deadly shooting at a grocery store. WBFO reports the trip comes three days after a gunman opened fire in a Tops Friendly … [Read more...]
Special Master Releases Draft Congressional, State Senate Maps Ahead of Friday Deadline
The court appointed, special master tasked with redrawing New York’s Congressional and state Senate district maps released a draft version of both maps Monday. City and State report the interactive version of the maps were posted online by … [Read more...]
City Council Requesting More Info On Hiring Additional Police, Firefighters
Jamestown City Council members are requesting more clarification on a proposal to hire new Police Officers and Firefighters. The proposed hiring is part of public safety investments announced by administration and members of the City Council … [Read more...]
Polls Open At Noon for JPS Budget Vote
Polls open at noon in Jamestown today for the public to vote on the $93.8 million Jamestown Public Schools Budget. The 2022-23 spending plan includes no tax increase. The total projected revenues come in at $94,030,000; with state aid making up … [Read more...]
