City sales tax revenues increased $73-thousand dollars for first quarter of 2021 from the same time in 2020. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson said the city received $1 million-648-thousand dollars, "That's about 4.65% increase relative to 2020, so … [Read more...]
City Dedicates Two New Fire Engines
City of Jamestown and Fire Officials held a dedication ceremony for two new Fire Engines Monday. The engines, which cost $1-million-25-thousand dollars, were funded through a Smarts Cities Bond. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon said it took two years … [Read more...]
The 4th Annual ‘Give Big CHQ’ Takes Place Thursday
The fourth annual Chautauqua Region Community Foundation "Give Big CHQ" will take place this Thursday, June 10th. CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang said the day of giving came out wanting to help local non-profit organizations connect with more … [Read more...]
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks Season is Underway
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks season is now underway. During the past four nights, the skunks have won four and lost only one game, including taking both games in a double header against the Niagara Power on Monday. The team has today off and will … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Jordan Basile, Jamestown Tarp Skunks
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks season is now underway. During the past four nights, the skunks have won four and lost only one game, including taking both games in a double header against the Niagara Power on Monday. The team has today off and will … [Read more...]
Masks Still Required in New York State Schools
Masks are still required at schools in New York State. The State Education Department on Sunday emailed guidance to the roughly 700 New York school districts that said state agencies have agreed to wait until the U.S. Centers for Disease Control … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Says Reaching 75% COVID-19 Vaccination Rate Will Be Tough
County Executive PJ Wendel said it will be tough for Chautauqua County to reach 75% vaccination rate for COVID-19. Speaking at a virtual Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Wendel said a number of people received their vaccinations … [Read more...]
City Council to Receive Update on Sales Tax Revenues, Parklets at Work Session
First Quarter Sales Tax revenue receipts are up for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson will discuss payments received at tonight's City Council work session. In a memo included with the pre-file for the meeting, Thompson said the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Elected into Babe Ruth League International Hall of Fame
Jamestown, New York has been elected into the Babe Ruth League International Hall of Fame. The Babe Ruth International Board of Directors made the announcement about their unanimous decision. The City of Jamestown was first selected to host the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on changes we've seen at the City level one year after the murder of George Floyd as well as an update on the American Rescue Plan funding. … [Read more...]
