New York State and the City of Jamestown are working on solutions to handle the pothole situation on East Second Street. City Council Public Works Chair Randy Daversa said the State Department of Transportation was working on the state road Monday … [Read more...]
JCC Launching Construction Technology Program With Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier
Jamestown Community College is planning to launch a Construction Technology program in collaboration with The Builders Exchange of the Southern Tier and grant funding from the City of Jamestown. The program is scheduled to run March 10 through … [Read more...]
City Working To Get NYS To Address East Second Street Deterioration
The City of Jamestown is working to get the State to address the deterioration of East Second Street as conditions have worsened this winter. Mayor Kim Ecklund said the city has been spoiled with mild winters the past few years and that with this … [Read more...]
Court Grants Police, Fire Unions Injunction Against City of Jamestown
A judge has granted Police and Fire Unions an injunction against the City of Jamestown. Surrogate Court Judge Stephen Cass granted the injunction Monday that will send all parties to arbitration over a plan to increase health insurance premiums by … [Read more...]
Aili Makuch Hired as Jamestown’s New Economic Development Coordinator
The City of Jamestown has announced the hiring of Aili Makuch as its new Economic Development Coordinator. Makuch’s professional experience includes her work as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, where she excelled in assisting clients with … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police, Fire Unions Suing City
The Jamestown Police and Fire Unions are asking the courts to approve an injunction to prevent an increase in health insurance premiums in the New Year. In a filing in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court on December 20, 2024, the complaint … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Holiday Lights Contest Is Underway
Nominations are being sought for the City of Jamestown's Holiday Lights Contest. The contest is open to all residential properties within the city and gives folks who deck their homes in festive décor for a chance to win a ShopLocalCHQ gift … [Read more...]
City, CODE Awarded $2 Million To Rehabilitate Vacant Apartments
The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]
City Deploys Second Ambulance
The City of Jamestown's second ambulance has been officially deployed. In early 2022, City Council initiated discussions about the need for additional staff and resources to meet the rising demand for emergency services, including the addition of … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Delivered to City Hall
The City of Jamestown's official Christmas Tree has been delivered to City Hall. The 40-foot Norway Spruce was donated by Woodlawn Management Real Estate from a property on King Street. The City’s Parks, Recreation & Conservation Department … [Read more...]