MAYVILLE – In January, a pair of Democratic county legislators sought to reduce the county’s sales tax, use some of the county’s reserves to lower property taxes, and increase the income level for senior citizens to be able to get a property tax exemption. In the end, they were only ...
Increased pressure for a control board to oversee the city of Dunkirk finances is now connected to a new survey that was announced Thursday morning by state Sen. George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor for action to restore fiscal discipline and public trust. Conducted earlier this ...
A city business has been honored by the Landmark Society, a group that focuses on recognizing organizations and people that have contributed to historical preservation within the nine county region the group covers. Jamestown Skate Products helped preserve the building at 207 Pine St., ...
FALCONER – A Falconer social studies teacher and former athletic director has submitted a resignation after allegations that he physically struck a sixth grade student. Following an investigation from the school, the decision was made that charges will not be pressed at the request of the parents. However, the teacher will not be returning to the school. On Jan. 27, between 8:38 and 9:22 a.m., students in David Nelson’s social studies class were allegedly throwing around a “squish ball.” Despite repeated attempts from Nelson to stop them, amid this frustration, Nelson ...
The James Prendergast Library is seeking to increase its funding by $70,000 annually. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education heard Tuesday a presentation by Library Executive Director Tress Williams. Wiliams noted that currently, the library receives $350,000 in taxpayer support ...
BROCTON — A civilian counselor and correction officer were injured in what is being called “a brutal attack” by a 34-year-old inmate serving a seven-year sentence for drug possession in Lakeview Correctional Facility. The incident occurred Monday inside a classroom and escalated ...
