ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivered his annual State of the State address in a virtual broadcast Monday, pledging to conquer the coronavirus pandemic, restart New York's ailing economy, and to create a statewide medical corps that would be trained … [Read more...]
Health Department Reports 266 New Cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Jan. 7
WASHINGTON - The Chautauqua County Department of Health is reporting 266 new cases of COVID-19 for last Thursday. According to the health department's COVID dashboard that was updated on Friday, there were 722 known active cases of COVID in the … [Read more...]
Land Conservancy to Purchase SUNY Fredonia College Lodge Property
FREDONIA - The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the College Lodge Forest are pleased to announce that the community has matched a challenge gift and reached their fundraising goal to save the College Lodge Forest. Located near … [Read more...]
Registration for County Chamber Annual Meeting Now Underway, Lt. Governor is Featured Keynote Speaker
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier will hold a joint Annual Meeting on Friday, January 22 and featuring Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul as keynote speaker. The Chamber will … [Read more...]
County Reports 40th COVID Death, 62 New Cases for Wednesday, Jan. 6
MAYVILLE - One additional COVID-19 related death was reported for Chautauqua County for Wednesday. In addition, there were 62 new cases of COVID-19 reported. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health, which reported on its … [Read more...]
City Allocates Nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 Relief Following Additional $157,000 in Grant Funding
JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown through the Department of Development has been able to provide an additional $157,000 to 11 local businesses through its Small Business COVID-19 Recovery Grant, Round II. City Department of Development Director … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Jan. 7, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county - including addressing the rise in local cases during the past few weeks as well as where things sit with the vaccination effort. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Jan. 7, 2021
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist offers gives us an update on COVID-19 and its impact on city operations, as well as his reaction to the state's highest court deciding not to hear an appeal from the city focusing on the Police Union Arbitration case. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Katie Castro Discusses Community Helping Hands
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Katie Catro, board chair of Community Helping Hands in Jamestown, NY, to talk more about the organization and the services it provides to the community. For more information, also visit http://www.chhny.org/. … [Read more...]
Joint Session of Congress Confirms Biden’s Election Victory Following Mob Attack on U.S. Capitol
WASHINGTON - Congress has concluded its count of the electoral vote for the 2020 presidential election and has certified President-Elect Joe Biden's victory. The action occurred early Thursday morning and took place only after an historic day at … [Read more...]
