The City of Jamestown is facing having to bond for even more funding for the Fleet Maintenance Building on Washington Street due to cost overages. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas said $4,890,000 has been spent to date on the project, "The BAN that … [Read more...]
Two New Houses To Be Built in Country View Estates
Two new houses will be going up at the Country View Estates in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency approved the sale of Lot K to Paul and Linda Nelson for $10,000 and the sale of Lot M to Michael and Gail Espinoza for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Calling on NYS To Increase Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is calling on New York State to increase municipal aid. A resolution has been reviewed by City Council requesting that the state legislature raise AIM funding, which has remain unchanged for the last 15 years. Mayor Kim … [Read more...]
Red Cross Bringing ‘Sound The Alarm Day’ To Jamestown March 23
The American Red Cross is bringing its "Sound The Alarm Day" to Jamestown on Saturday, March 23. The Western New York regional Red Cross selected Jamestown as the Signature City for this year’s initiative after data analyzation found that … [Read more...]
City Declines To Renew Bird Bike Share Contract
The City of Jamestown has not renewed its contract with Bird Bike Share for the E-Scooter program in the city. Mayor Kim Ecklund said in a statement, "The scooters were entered into on a trial basis. The City reviewed the contract and opted to … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown, Busti Fire Working On Shared Services Agreement For EMS Calls
The City of Jamestown and Busti Fire Department are looking at a shared services agreement for EMS calls. Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon presented to the Public Safety Committee on the agreement, saying that Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation … [Read more...]
City Requests Home Rule To Make Both City Court Judge Positions Elected
The City of Jamestown is again requesting home rule from New York State to make both City Court judges elected positions. Currently, the city has one elected judge, John LaMancuso, who was sworn in January 1, 2024. The other judge is appointed … [Read more...]
Deer Population Issue Could Get Another Look In City of Jamestown
The deer population issue could be getting another look in the City of Jamestown. Resident Robert Sisley, speaking at City Council's voting session Monday night, said the deer problem in his neighborhood has been getting worse, citing over 30 deer … [Read more...]
Total 2023 Sales Tax Revenues Fall Just Shy Of Budgeted Amount for City
Total sales tax revenues fell short of what was budgeted in 2023 for the City of Jamestown. Mayor Kim Ecklund said fourth quarter sales tax revenues for 2023 were $2,099,540 with total revenues for 2023 at $8,522,825. She said that represents a … [Read more...]
Fund Balance Numbers Continue Positive Trend In City 2022 Audit
Fund balance numbers continue to be positive in the City of Jamestown's 2022 audit. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. The report, which normally is presented … [Read more...]
