Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a tentative deal on the 2024 State Budget. According to reports by WXXI, Hochul called the news conference after Senate and Assembly members left the Capitol for the weekend, saying that there were too many … [Read more...]
Crime Up 3.5% in Jamestown for 2022
Crimes involving a firearm increased over 30% with overall crime increasing 3.5% in the City of Jamestown in 2022. The 2022 was released on the city's website, jamestownny.gov. Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson said while crime is up, it's … [Read more...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
City Council Considers Adding More Funds to Popular Roof & Sewer Line Repair-Replacement Program
Jamestown City Council will consider adding an additional $2 million to a roof and sewer line replacement fund after demand well outpaced what was available. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program had … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Syringe Drop Box proposal, GIVE program, and Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan
The Jamestown City Council will be reviewing a resolution to obtain syringe drop boxes as well as a resolution to participate in a state funded anti-gun violence program at its work session tonight. Council will hear details of an agreement with … [Read more...]
