Jamestown City Council will hold a work session to review resolutions allocating $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds as well a resolution to accept a grant to start a Citizens Police Academy. One of the resolutions using ARP funds would use … [Read more...]
Over 60 People Come out to Discuss Public Safety, Other Issues at City Council Public Forum
Public safety was just one issue discussed with over 60 people who attended a public forum held by Jamestown City Council Wednesday night. Council President Tony Dolce stated one of his goals has been to hold these kinds of forums outside of the … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Request to Add $1 Million to Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council will review a request to add $1 million to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive program after demand exceeded original allocations. One resolution would move $500,000 from the Home Improvement Incentive Program to … [Read more...]
Two in Custody in Connection to Prendergast Ave. Fatal Drive-By Shooting
JAMESTOWN - Two Jamestown men are in custody related to the fatal drive-by shooting on Friday, August 19. Jamestown Police report they are working with the Chautauqua County District Attorney's office to determine what charges 32-year-old Joseph … [Read more...]
City to Hold Public Forum Following Fatal Shooting on Prendergast Avenue
One person was killed and one injured in a targeted drive-by shooting on Prendergast Avenue Friday afternoon. Jamestown Police say the incident happened just before 1:00 p.m. in the 800 block of Prendergast. 35-year-old Jesus Batista Perez was … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested After Police Say He Shot at Someone In a Parked Car
A Jamestown man has been arrested after police say he fired a gun at someone in a parked vehicle. Jamestown Police responded to 810 Washington Street just after midnight, Tuesday, August 16, to a report of gunshots. 35-year old Joshua Hammer … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25
The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]
Increased Police Presence set for Ring Elementary Following Non-Credible Threat
Despite a threat made against the school being found to be non-credible, there will be an increased police presence at Ring Elementary School this morning. Jamestown Public Schools issued a statement saying a fourth grade student sent text … [Read more...]
City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters
Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]
