City of Jamestown, NY declares emergency over homeless encampments

City of Jamestown, NY declares emergency over homeless encampments

Jamestown, NY (WJET/WFXP) — The City of Jamestown, NY government has declared a state of emergency citing unauthorized camping sites on public and private land. In a release, the city said they lack the funds and resources to manage what they're calling necessary to effectively manage the crisis calling it a plea for immediate support from the county and state. The city estimates there are roughly 300 people living in these unauthorized campsi…

City of Jamestown declares State of Emergency due to unauthorized camping

Officials say an estimated 300 people are camping on both public and private land.