LIUZZO WANTS NYCOM MORE INVOLVED IN FIGHTING MANDATES, WILFONG SAYS LEGISLATURE SHOULD HELP LEAD REGIONALIZATION EFFORTS JAMESTOWN - Both Republican candidates running for mayor of Jamestown agree that city police officers and fire fighters … [Read more...]
Jamestown Sees Uptick in Violent Crimes for 2018, with Rape up 200% from Previous Year
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown saw an increase in violent crimes for 2018, up by 15.5% over the previous year. That's according to the Jamestown Office of Public Safety's 2018 Annual Report, now available at the city website. The report … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Accused in Domestic Incident No Longer with City Fire Department
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a member of the Jamestown Fire Department is no longer working for the city. The article says that as of Feb. 1, former fire fighter 35-year-old Ryan DiDomenico was no longer a member of the … [Read more...]
City Man Arrested on Arson Charge Following Friday Night Fire
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been arrested on arson charges after a fire broke out and seriously hurt one person late Friday night. Jamestown Police captain Robert Samuelson says the fire broke out around 11:30 p.m. at 105 Weeks St. An upstairs … [Read more...]
City Fire Crews Battle Stubborn House Fire Friday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - City fire fighters were busier earlier Friday after responding to a fire at 281 Willard Street Friday. According to the Post-Journal, members of the Jamestown Fire Department were called to the house fire at 281 Willard St. at … [Read more...]
Investigators Rule Thursday Morning Fire as Arson
JAMESTOWN - Fire investigators say a fire at a home on E. Fifth Street that broke out earlier Thursday morning was the result of an arson. According to the Post-Journal, Deputy Fire Chief Chet Harvey confirmed that the blaze at 418 E. Fifth St. … [Read more...]
Teresi Appoints Salemme as Next City Deputy Fire Chief
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has appointed Battalion Chief Samuel Salemme of Jamestown as the city’s next Deputy Fire Chief in the Department of Public Safety. Salemme will be filling the position being vacated by retiring Deputy Chief Chester "Chet" … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Concerns from Fire Union, Eagle St. Residents
JAMESTOWN - In spite of the cool temperatures and noticeable winds the Jamestown City Council held its September voting session outdoors at Chadakoin Park on Monday night. Among the items that came up, Shawn Shilling - the president of Jamestown … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club to Collect School Supplies Saturday at Friendly’s
JAMESTOWN - The Axemen Motor cycle club of New York Chapter 4 will be at Friendly’s restaurant on South Main Street Saturday for the 5th annual “Fill the Bus” fundraiser. Organizers will be collecting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking … [Read more...]
Tracy Plaza Construction Results in Another Roof Leak
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown is experiencing more leaking roof problems at City Hall. On Monday night during the Jamestown City Council work session it was learned that a portion of the Fire Department - located below Tracy Plaza at City Hall … [Read more...]
