The issue of deer over-population in the City of Jamestown has been brought up to City Council once again. Grant Briggs of Woodlawn Avenue told the Public Safety Committee that the deer are out of hand in his neighborhood, “I know there's no … [Read more...]
NYS Has Launched Lead Rental Registry Program
New York State has launched its Lead Rental Registry Program. The City of Jamestown, including all houses in the 14701 zip code area, is one of 25 communities selected for the initiative. The state regulations were finalized last week and the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Officer Being Recognized For Work Regarding Impaired Drivers
A Jamestown Police Officer is being recognized for his work regarding impaired drivers. Jamestown City Council will review a request by Deputy Chief Adam McKinley and Officer Kyle Liuzzo to attend the 2026 Annual New York State Law Enforcement … [Read more...]
County Legislature Seats Up For Election Again In November Thanks To Even Year Voting Change
Chautauqua County Legislature seats are on the November General Election ballot again under New York State’s new even year election law. The U.S. Supreme Court, last month, declined to hear a case on the state law that pushed local elections to … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Transfer Of Downtown Properties For Redevelopment To JURA
Jamestown City Council has approved transferring downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in order to start the redevelopment process. The properties in the approved resolution are a three-story commercial structure and … [Read more...]
Scott Forster Sworn In As Jamestown’s New Police Chief
Scott Forster has been sworn in as Jamestown’s new Police Chief. Forster had been serving as the interim chief since the beginning of February when previous Police Chief Tim Jackson retired. Ryan Rousch also was sworn in as Acting Fire Chief at … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Transferring Downtown Properties To JURA
Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on transferring the titles of downtown properties to the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) in hopes redeveloping the properties. The resolution would transfer title to a three-story commercial structure … [Read more...]
County Legislature Increases Income Limit For Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption
The Chautauqua County Legislature has increased the income level for those who may qualify for the Senior Real Property Tax Exemption. Legislators unanimously passed an amended resolution that raised the current income for the exemption from … [Read more...]
City Shares How People Can Report Housing Complaints
The Jamestown Department of Development is sharing how people can report housing concerns now that Spring is arriving. Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk gave a presentation to Jamestown City Council members on the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council To Review Agreement Between City, Ramsay Agriculture
Jamestown City Council will review a master project agreement between the City and Ramsay Agriculture at their work session tonight. Ramsay Agriculture, located at 40 Winsor Street and at 65 River Street, is in the process of constructing … [Read more...]
