Jamestown loses a major employer as Bush Industries shuts its plant
Bush Industries is closing its Mason Drive plant in Jamestown, putting more than 200 local jobs in question after months of county efforts to save it.
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Jamestown kayak rental closure leaves a Chadakoin River gap
Chadakoin Paddle Company has closed after two seasons, leaving Jamestown with one less easy way to rent a kayak near the Chadakoin River.
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Jamestown moves to seek a developer for East 2nd Street downtown parcels
Jamestown NY – Council has moved 8, 10 and 12 East 2nd Street into the city’s redevelopment pipeline, opening the door to a developer search.
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Jamestown names a new police chief and acting fire chief as its public-safety leadership shifts
Jamestown NY – The city now has a permanent police chief and an acting fire chief after Timothy Jackson’s retirement, with the fire role still unsettled.
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Jamestown Daily Briefing – February 7, 2026
Jamestown, NY — February 7, 2026 — Civic firsts, dangerous cold, and a night at The Reg shape today’s local snapshot across government, weather, and arts.
