Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on the Gateway Lofts Project tonight. Council members had requested the opportunity to ask questions of Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) about the project ahead of the March voting … [Read more...]
City Challenging Claims By Police Union
The City of Jamestown administration is challenging claims about safety made by the Police Department’s union. Kendall Club PBA recently submitted a letter to the Post-Journal and made posts on social media that the city calls “misleading.” It … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote on Using ARPA Money To Build New Police Range
Jamestown City Council will vote on using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to building a new range for the Police Department. Council member at large Jeff Russell said at the last work session that the current range hasn't been updated in … [Read more...]
Gun Violence Down 28% For First Part of 2024 in NYS
Gun violence is down 28% for the first part of 2024 in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the data that was reported by police departments participating in the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative. The 28% decline … [Read more...]
City Council Accepts Grant That Will Go Toward Cameras In Downtown Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council has approved accepting a grant that will go toward new cameras in the downtown parking ramps The $285,400 Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Department Receiving Grant To Enhance Technology
The City of Jamestown is receiving a $285,400 grant to enhance technology in the Jamestown Police Department. The Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase of the … [Read more...]
NYS Taking Steps To Protect Access to Abortion Care Following Federal Court Ruling
New York State is taking steps to protect access to abortion care, including medication abortion, following a federal court ruling that attempted to curb access to mifepristone. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces $35 Million Investment to Abortion Providers
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $35 million investment to directly support abortion providers in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Hochul directed the Department of Health to create a $25 million Abortion … [Read more...]
State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers
ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Co. Sheriff’s Office Receives $44,000 for New Fingerprinting Equipment
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $710,000 in state grants to 51 police departments and sheriffs’ offices across the state - including here in Chautauqua County - for the purchase of electronic fingerprinting equipment. This new … [Read more...]
