The City of Jamestown has seen a 26% decrease in index crime for the period of January to May for the year 2026 compared with the same period in 2017. The city also has experienced a 10% decrease in crime for that same time period since … [Read more...]
Measles Vaccination Rate For Children 2 And Under In Chautauqua County Is 85.6%
With at least one case being reported in Chautauqua County, the measles vaccination rates for children age two and under in the county are at 85.6%. The New York State Health Department provides measles vaccination rates by county and by zip code … [Read more...]
City Council Approves AFSCME Contract By A 7-1 Vote
Jamestown City Council has approved a four year contract with City Public Works union employees by a vote of 7 to 1. The contract between the City of Jamestown and Local 418 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) … [Read more...]
The Eatery Receives Variance For New North Main St. Location
A Jamestown diner has received variance approval for a new location on North Main Street. The owners of The Eatery, currently located in the Fluvanna Plaza at 194 Fluvanna Avenue, had petitioned the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for the … [Read more...]
Grand Jury Indicts Jamestown Man In Stabbing Murder
A grand jury has indicted a Jamestown man for a stabbing murder of a Jamestown man in May 2026. A secret indictment issued by the Chautauqua County Grand Jury was unsealed in County Court on July 27, 2026 charging 27-year old Robert Brinkley with … [Read more...]
Fluvanna Ave. Plaza Owner Files To Have Tax Assessment Decreased
The owner of the Fluvanna Plaza is looking to have its tax assessment decreased in the City of Jamestown. Fluvanna Z Plaza LLC filed in State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County to have its current assessment of $1,075,000 reduced to $806,250, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Joins 17,000 Communities To Celebrate National Night Out
The City of Jamestown joins 17,000 other communities nationwide in celebrating National Night Out tonight. Neighbors across the nation are asked to lock their doors, turn on their front porch lights, and spend the evening outdoors with the … [Read more...]
City Of Jamestown Holding National Night Out Event August 4
The City of Jamestown will join communities across the nation in celebrating National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The annual community-building campaign promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to help … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Seeking Community Support For Grant Application To Replace Mansion Roof
The Fenton History Center is seeking community support as it applies for grant to replace the Fenton Mansion Roof. The Fenton Mansion was built in 1863 for Reuben Fenton, who was Governor of New York State from 1865 to 1868. History Center … [Read more...]
Second Quarter Sales Tax Revenues Show Initial Increase For Jamestown Over 2025
Second quarter sales tax revenues for April and May are up in the City of Jamestown over 2025. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas provided the update to Jamestown City Council, saying April is up 5% from last year with May being a little over 14% … [Read more...]
