New York State will begin work on Route 394 in 2025 that will include street repaving of a nearly three mile section of the route in the City of Jamestown. State DOT Public Information Officer Susan Surdej said the section of East Fourth Street … [Read more...]
Two Cats Have Died From Rabies in City of Jamestown
The Chautauqua County Health Department has confirmed that two feral or stray cats in the City of Jamestown have died from the rabies virus. The Department said no other cats have been identified as having rabies and there are no other open … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Receiving Federal Funding for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services
The City of Jamestown is receiving federal funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the city will receive $187,672 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) … [Read more...]
Citizen Raises Concerns Over City Facebook Page
Concerns have been raised over how the City of Jamestown is handling its Facebook page. Citizen Trace Minavio spoke at privilege of the floor at City Council's work session Monday, questioning why the commenting feature has been shut down on the … [Read more...]
Second Quarter Sales Tax Revenues Down 6% For City of Jamestown
City of Jamestown sales tax receipts are off 6% based on second quarter numbers. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas presented to the City Council Finance committee, saying if the city was on budget, they would have received $2, 296,000 but in reality … [Read more...]
Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation
A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]
Jamestown, COI At Odds Over Addressing Escalating Homelessness
The City of Jamestown and Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. are at odds over how to best address escalating homelessness issues in the city. The city declared a state of emergency earlier this month in response to the increased number of encampments … [Read more...]
Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Unit In Jamestown Today
A mobile lung cancer screening unit is in Jamestown providing screenings today. The City of Jamestown, Jamestown Fire Department, and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center announced the mobile unit known as Eddy – Early Detection Driven to You … [Read more...]
Jamestown Declares State of Emergency Over Unauthorized Camping
The City of Jamestown has declared a State of Emergency caused by an estimated 300 unauthorized people camping on both public and private land. The city said the situation has created severe impacts on public health, safety, and city … [Read more...]
Culvert Work To Help Protect UPMC Chautauqua Neighborhood
Culvert work in the City of Jamestown will help protect the neighborhood near UPMC Chautauqua Hospital. The City was awarded $1.5 million as part of the 2024 Bridge NY Awards for the Minnow Brook Culvert Rehabilitation project. The project … [Read more...]
