JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi has appointed Battalion Chief Samuel Salemme of Jamestown as the city’s next Deputy Fire Chief in the Department of Public Safety. Salemme will be filling the position being vacated by retiring Deputy Chief Chester "Chet" … [Read more...]
City Council Hears Concerns from Fire Union, Eagle St. Residents
JAMESTOWN - In spite of the cool temperatures and noticeable winds the Jamestown City Council held its September voting session outdoors at Chadakoin Park on Monday night. Among the items that came up, Shawn Shilling - the president of Jamestown … [Read more...]
Axeman Motorcycle Club to Collect School Supplies Saturday at Friendly’s
JAMESTOWN - The Axemen Motor cycle club of New York Chapter 4 will be at Friendly’s restaurant on South Main Street Saturday for the 5th annual “Fill the Bus” fundraiser. Organizers will be collecting donations from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking … [Read more...]
Tracy Plaza Construction Results in Another Roof Leak
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown is experiencing more leaking roof problems at City Hall. On Monday night during the Jamestown City Council work session it was learned that a portion of the Fire Department - located below Tracy Plaza at City Hall … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Falconer, Ellicott Officials Still Await Date for Annexation Hearing in Appellate Court
ROCHESTER - It's still not known when a state appellate court will hear arguments involving Jamestown's proposed annexation of a piece of city-owned property located in the village of Falconer / Town of Ellicott. The Appellate Division of the New … [Read more...]
City Firefighters Accused in Domestic Incident Placed on 30-Day Suspension without Pay
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a member of the Jamestown Fire Department who was charged earlier this month following a domestic incident has been placed on an unpaid leave of absence. Jamestown Police chief and public … [Read more...]
City Firefighter Charged in Weekend Domestic Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown firefighter was sent to the county jail following an alleged domestic incident involving a handgun. Jamestown Police were called to 23 Alfred St. around 8 p.m. Saturday for a report of a domestic dispute. Police say the … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Loses Life in House Fire
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man lost his life following a house fire that took place early Thursday morning on the city’s north side. Jamestown Police say 74 year-old Patrick Reilly died from the fire that broke out just after 1 a.m. Thursday in the … [Read more...]
Overnight Fire on City’s West Side Forces Temporary Closure of Fairmount Ave.
JAMESTOWN - The Post-Journal is reporting a structure fire broke out at a vacant property on Whitley Ave. on the city's west side early Friday morning. The blaze was called in just before 4 a.m. and was the second time firefighters were summoned … [Read more...]
Major Financial Challenges Await 2018 City Budget Process
JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi will present his executive 2018 City Budget Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 10 in city hall. The mayor has already warned members of the Jamestown City Council that this will be a tough budget year, comparable to … [Read more...]
