The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is hosting its annual Community Baby Shower until June 8. The shower helps support at-risk families and babies in the community—many of whom cannot afford necessities like bottles, diapers, strollers, … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Voters Approve Jamestown Public Schools Budget
Voters have approved the Jamestown Public Schools' 2023-24 Budget. The $101 million proposal passed by a vote of 555 to 127. Voters also approved the creation of a $5 million Capital Reserve Fund by a vote of 575 to 106. The three school … [Read more...]
City Council Receives More Details About SAFER Grant from FEMA
Jamestown City Council members were able to get more details about the SAFER grant received by the City during a meeting with FEMA Tuesday afternoon. Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager Julia Barron answered questions council … [Read more...]
Public Hearing Held on Reallocating $225,000 in HOME Funds to First Time Homebuyers Program
A public hearing has been held on reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said funds allocated in the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 … [Read more...]
Stop Gap Insurance Costs Expected to Rise 37% in 2024 for Jamestown
Stop gap insurance costs are expected to rise 37% next year for the City of Jamestown. City Council Finance Chair Kim Ecklund reported out that City Clerk Jennifer Williams and former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto have met with bid applicants to … [Read more...]
New Arrest Warrants Issued for Suspect in Jamestown Homicide
New arrest warrants have been issued for the suspect in a homicide in Jamestown. Jamestown Police have now issued an arrest warrant for 34-year old Michael Burham in connection with the May 11th vehicle fire on Fulton Street. He's also a suspect … [Read more...]
City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs
The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant Questions
Jamestown City Council will pose questions about the SAFER grant to FEMA in a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had for the Federal Emergency Management Agency on … [Read more...]
Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates
School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show Takes Place May 16-17
Hundreds of artwork by students are part of the Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show. This is the first time the annual Art Show is taking place since 2019. The public is invited to view the artshow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and from … [Read more...]
