ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday signed into law the Community Risk and Resiliency Act to strengthen New York State’s preparedness for the effects of climate change and help protect communities against severe weather and sea level … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
JPS Named Inaugural Class of Emerging STEM School Systems
JAMESTOWN – At its first meeting in the 2014-15 school year, the WNY STEM Hub recognized Jamestown Public Schools as one of 29 school systems in five counties for their commitment to enhancing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) … [Read more...]
BPU Extends Yard Waste Site Hour for Fall Season
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is extending Saturday hours at the Monroe Street Yard Waste Site for the remainder of the season, beginning Saturday, Sept. 27. Saturday hours will now run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until the 2014 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2014 Roundtable Discussion on Economic Development in Jamestown
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample moderates a roundtable discussion on economic development in Jamestown, NY. The show coincided with WRFA's 10th Anniversary Celebration and was recorded on Friday, … [Read more...]
Mayville Woman Charged with Arson Following Weekend Incident
MAYVILLE - A Mayville woman is in the county jail without bail on charges related to arson. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies were called to a location on South Erie St. in Mayville just before 9pm Saturday night for a report of a woman … [Read more...]
2015 County Budget to Focus on Economic Development, Holding Line on Taxes
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan (R-Bemus Point) will roll out his first tentative budget as county executive later this week when the Chautauqua County Legislature convenes in Mayville. Horrigan’s budget presentation will … [Read more...]
County Sheriff’s Office Projecting a 4 Percent Hike in Spending for 2015
MAYVILLE - Part of the 2015 Chautauqua County budget includes spending for public safety, which is projected to see an increase of over four percent in spending compared to the current year’s budget. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace met with … [Read more...]
TRC Hosts Community Forum on Local Health Services Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Resource Center is inviting members of the public to a community discussion later tonight that will deal the area’s health care needs. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at The Resource Center offices at 200 Dunham Avenue in … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Food Drive for St. Susan Center is Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center For the Arts (RLCFA) is asking the community to help feed the hungry. In anticipation of the Harry Chapin: A Family Celebration concert on October 3 – the Reg will be accepting donations for the St. Susan Center in … [Read more...]
House Fire in Busti Claims Life of Two-Year-Old
BUSTI - Children playing with matches has resulted in the death of a two-year-old Amish boy in the town of Busti. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say area fire crews were called to a fire at the home at 4835 Kortwright Road just after 2 p.m. … [Read more...]