JAMESTOWN - Two members of the Chautauqua County Legislature are throwing their support behind the Mayor of Jamestown regarding his concern over tax breaks for a downtown property. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi recently expressed his concern over a"tax … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Criticized by State Comptroller
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting this morning that millions of dollars have been lost by Chautauqua County due to risky investment and questionable management decisions. Today’s article is based on a scathing report released Tuesday … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Call on IDA to Provide Jobs Report
MAYVILLE - A group of lawmakers in the Chautauqua County legislature wants to hold the county Industrial development Agency more accountable for bringing new business – and jobs – into the area. Legislators Tom DeJoe (D-Brocton), Paula DeJoy … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Approved for Land Bank Creation
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards is announcing that Chautauqua County is one of only five governments – and the only county – from across the state to be selected by Empire State Development (ESD) as one of the first applicants in … [Read more...]
WRFA News – Feb. 9, 2012
CAR-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT CLAIMS LIFE OF 11-YEAR OLD BOY A tragic accident on Jamestown’s north side has taken the life of an 11-year old boy. Police say the boy – whose name has not been released - was killed when he walked from between two parked … [Read more...]