Chautauqua Institution has announced that Vice President of Religion and Senior Pastor Gene Robinson is retiring. Robinson's last day with the Institution will be December 31st, 2021. Robinson joined the Institution staff in 2017, following a … [Read more...]
[UPDATE] Name Released in Fatal Shooting in Jamestown
Jamestown Police have released the name of the man who died in a shooting Tuesday night on Water Street. Police say 46-year old Angel Pacheco was shot in his front yard at 60 Water Street around 8:30pm. Pacheco was transported to UPMC where he … [Read more...]
Capital Projects, Manpower Top Budget Concerns for DPW and Parks in City Budget
Equipment replacement under capital projects is a top item for Public Works in the proposed 2022 Executive Budget for the city of Jamestown. DPW Director Jeff Lehman said with the capital projects, he feels like "a kid at Christmas who gets a … [Read more...]
Towns of Dunkirk, Westfield Receive Federal Funding for Water System Upgrades
The town of Dunkirk has been awarded a $2,000,289 federal grant to fix a water main in the town. The money was announced by U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand as part of $13.7 million dollars in federal funding for water infrastructure in New York's … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting Death on Water Street
Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting death that happened Tuesday night on Water Street. Police report a male victim was transported from the scene at 60 Water Street just after 8:30pm to UPMC Chautauqua where he died. Anyone with … [Read more...]
Police, Fire Present Budgets to Jamestown City Council
Getting new police vehicles is the biggest issue for the Jamestown Police Department in the City Budget. Police Chief Tim Jackson, while presenting his budget to City Council last night, said there are nine front line cars that are used every day … [Read more...]
City Holding Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day
The Jamestown Mayor’s Office, Development and Parks Departments are holding a Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Amnesty Day this Saturday. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Community Development Block Grant anti-blight monies are … [Read more...]
West Third Street Oak Trees Themed Art Exhibition and Sale to Benefit Urban Forestry Fund
The Chautauqua Art Gallery and the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation are sponsoring an online exhibition and sale for artwork related to Jamestown’s West Third Street Oak trees. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Jamestown’s Urban Forestry … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Health Department To Hold Free Rabies Clinic
The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua County Health Department have announced a free rabies vaccination clinic that will be held on Saturday, November 6. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Taylor Training Center on 240 Harrison … [Read more...]
Comptroller’s Annual Report Sheds Light on Performance of Chautauqua County IDA
ALBANY – A recent report by the New York State Comptrollers Office is providing some details into how the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) performed when compared to other county IDAs from around the state. In June, State … [Read more...]
