JAMESTOWN - A member of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s cabinet will conduct a presentation on the governor’s recent State of the State address Thursday afternoon in the Weeks Room on Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus. Cuomo, who presented … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2015
Chautauqua Amphitheater Gets Nod from National Trust for Historic Preservation
CHAUTAUQUA - The Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater has been designated as a national treasure by The National Trust for Historic Preservation. The announcement, which was made Tuesday, means it’s likely the Institution will not tear down the Amp in … [Read more...]
JPS Administrators Testify in Small Cities Lawsuit
ALBANY - Officials with the Jamestown School District were in Albany Monday to testify in the Small City Schools Lawsuit, which involves eight small city school districts filing a lawsuit against the state for failing to provide appropriate school … [Read more...]
United Way Campaign Succeeds Despite Challenge
JAMESTOWN - In the Sarita Weeks Room at JCC, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County volunteers and staff celebrated the success of the 2014 Campaign after raising $1,320,402.98 in the final days of the effort. “A week ago we had a $17,500 gap to … [Read more...]
Silver to Step Down as Speaker Next Monday
ALBANY - It appears that Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will not continue in his role as leader of the lower chamber after all. Despite news earlier this week that Silver was planning to delegate his power but remain seated as speaker while he … [Read more...]
Reed Proposes Law Allowing Property Owners Right to Sue Government for Lost Income
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says New York residents who are not allowed to use their property for fracking purposes should be compensated by New York State. Earlier this week Reed announced a proposal he’s introduced in the House … [Read more...]
Local Author to Discuss Urban Planning Book Wednesday at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Peter Lombardi will discuss his book "Jamestown, New York: A Guide to the City and Its Urban Landscape" at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 28 at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus. The book examines the architectural history of Jamestown … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Members Speak Out Against De-Dedication of City Street Next to Chadakoin Park
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi delivered the state of the city address Monday night at city hall, but his annual review of past accomplishments and outline of future plans for the city was overshadowed by the attendance of an estimated 50 residents, … [Read more...]
Addressing Drug Epidemic, Increasing Economic Development Highlight 2015 State of the City
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi Monday night presented would could be his most ambitious state of the city address in his 15 years as mayor. Teresi’s speech followed a theme of “the best is yet to come...” - with the mayor saying that while the city … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation – Jan 22, 2015
Originally airing on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015. Greg Lindquist and Peter Lombardi - the executive deputy and deputy director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation - talk with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample about the recent … [Read more...]