MAYVILLE - The effort by the village of Lakewood to prevent a cell tower from being put up by an out-of-state corporation has proven successful. Lakewood Mayor Cara Birrittieri says the State Supreme Court in Mayville has dismissed the challenge … [Read more...]
State Funding Lawsuit Involving Jamestown, Seven Other Cities, Sees New Life Following Appeals Court Decision
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools received some good news in court on Thursday. A state appeals court unanimously reversed a trial judge’s 2016 ruling that had dismissed the Maisto v. New York case, which is also known as the small cities … [Read more...]
Former JPD Police Officer and Veteran Awarded $170,000 Judgement in Discrimination Case Against City
MAYVILLE - A former Jamestown police officer has been awarded a settlement of $170,000 in damages from the city after a judge found he was discriminated against by the police department because of spending time away from the force due to serving in … [Read more...]
Lynn Group Will Not Pursue Further Legal Action Following Appellate Court Decision on Sheldon House
JAMESTOWN - The Lynn Development Group says it will not proceed with trying to purchase the Sheldon House in Jamestown following an appellate court's decision to overturn a zoning variance for the property. The announcement comes via a statement … [Read more...]
State Appellate Division Court Overturns Zoning Board Variance for Sheldon House
ROCHESTER - A state appellate court has overturned a 2016 zoning variance granted by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals involving the Sheldon House. On Friday, ,June 16 the New York 4th Appellate Division, based in Rochester, released its … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Holds Pre-Trial Hearing for Witruke, Jury Selection to Begin May 9
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown man accused of killing his wife and stepson in a 2015 double homicide made an appearance in court on Thursday. The Post-Journal is reporting 54-year-old Allen Witruke appeared in court for a pretrial hearing involving … [Read more...]
Sheldon House Appeal to Go to Court on May 16
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a court date has been set for a second appeal attempt by a group of Lakeview Avenue-area residents who want to prevent the historic Sheldon House from being converted into corporate offices for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Resident Paul Leone Discusses Sheldon House Zoning Challenge
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lakeview Ave. resident Paul Leone about his effort to challenge a decision by the Jamestown Zoning Board of … [Read more...]
Ellery Will Likely Appeal State Supreme Court Ruling on County Landfill
ELLERY - The Town of Ellery is moving forward with challenging a State Supreme Court Decision involving the Chautauqua County Landfill. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that Ellery Town officials have agreed to file for an appeal of … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
