Jamestown City Council has tabled a resolution to hire eight firefighters using federal grant funds, citing the need for more discussion. Finance Committee Chair and Council member at Large Kim Ecklund said while council had asked for more … [Read more...]
Falconer Man Indicted in Kidnapping, Death by Federal Grand Jury
A Falconer man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for a kidnapping that resulted in a death. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Adler said according to the complaint, on May 27, 2014, 36-year old Anthony Neubauer kidnapped an individual … [Read more...]
Appliance Fire Damages Office in Jamestown Police Department
An appliance fire damaged an office in Jamestown City Hall on Friday, March 17. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that an office in the Jamestown Police Department was heavily damaged, "And so we're in the process of cleaning … [Read more...]
Threat to Persell School Deemed Not Credible
Jamestown Public Schools said a threat made to students at Persell Middle School Tuesday was found to not be credible. JPS officials said they became aware of a threat received via FaceTime early Monday night. The students who received it reported … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves Participation in Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program
The Jamestown School Board has approved participating in a school Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said school buses would be equipped with stop arm cameras, "Meaning, when the stop sign goes out on the side of … [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...]
Jamestown Starts Process to Update Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code
The City of Jamestown has started the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the New York State Department of State has to review and approve the city's request for proposal to … [Read more...]
Sundquist Totes ARP Funds, Investments in Public Safety in State of the City Address
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist toted the allocation of American Rescue Plan funds, and investments in public safety and infrastructure in his 2023 State of the City Address. Sundquist, delivering his address online, called the receipt of over $28 … [Read more...]
City Council Proposes Salary Increases, Charter Change Defining Mayor’s Role
Jamestown City Council is proposing to increase both Council and the Mayor's salaries with some caveats following recommendations by the Jamestown Salary Review Commission. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund said the consensus from Council members is to … [Read more...]
JPD Receives 60 Applications for 2023 Citizen Police Academy
The Jamestown Police Department received 60 applications for its 2023 Citizen Police Academy. JPD said only 15 seats were available for the course. They said everyone who submitted an application should have received an email on Wednesday, January … [Read more...]
