Today is election day in the United States. While there is the Presidential election between Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Former President Donald Trump, there are also county-wide and state offices on the ballot. In … [Read more...]
Past Budgeting Issues Lead To 7.79% Tax Increase in Proposed 2025 City Budget
Past budgeting issues have led to a proposed 7.79% tax increase in the City of Jamestown's 2025 budget. Mayor Kim Ecklund, presenting her first budget as mayor since taking office in January, said problems in the 2024 budget led to issues for the … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Food Truck Ordinance
A food truck ordinance has been passed by Jamestown City Council. The city had been operating under a pilot ordinance put into place in 2020. Council approved an amendment to the ordinance proposed by Council Member at Large Jeff Russell that … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Food Truck Ordinance, Splash Fund Allocation
Jamestown City Council will not be voting on a resolution tonight to ask the State Comptroller to investigate the receipt of retiree benefits by a former City Court Judge, in addition to seeking restitution of those benefits. Mayor Kim Ecklund … [Read more...]
Former City Court Judge Accuses City of Defamation
A former City Court Judge and current County Legislator is accusing the City of Jamestown of defamation. Fred Larson, who served as City Court Judge from 2014 to 2021, spoke before Jamestown City Council Monday night in response to a resolution … [Read more...]
Candidates for 150th State Assembly Pledge To Maintain Use of Chautauqua Lake
The two candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat are looking at ways to maintain use of Chautauqua Lake while addressing New York State’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. Democrat Michael Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor have similar goals but … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Lake Symposium Set for Sunday, June 2
A symposium about the health and sustainability of Chautauqua Lake is set for this coming weekend. The Chautauqua Lake Symposium will take place on Sunday, June 2 at the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel in Celoron. The forum will have a meet and greet … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – May 16, 2024
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell is in his final year representing the 150th Assembly district. He gives his thoughts on the state budget as well as other legislation he's working on. … [Read more...]
UPDATED: Conservatives To Have Primary For Family Court Judge
There will be at least one county-wide primary in June following the April 8 petition submission deadline. For Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, both Republican Peter R. Johnson and Republican Sally Jaroszynski have filed petitions to run for … [Read more...]
Westfield Republican Announces Candidacy for 150th State Assembly District Seat
A Westfield Republican who works in the County District Attorney's Office has announced his candidacy for the 150th State Assembly District. Andrew Molitor is a First Assistant District Attorney and has 10 years experience as a prosecutor. He's … [Read more...]
