JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello and Curtis Crandall, Republican Candidates for NY Senate
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary on Tuesday, June 25 to … [Read more...]
Liuzzo Declines Debate Invites Prior to June 25 GOP Mayoral Primary
JAMESTOWN - About 3800 registered Republicans will be eligible to vote in this year's June 25 Republican Primary for mayor, featuring current Jamestown City Councilman (at Large) Andrew Liuzzo and current Chautauqua County County Legislator (District … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Report “Baby Bust” in Recent Years
MAYVILLE - The number of babies born in Chautauqua County is on the decline. That's according to a report from the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says that there were 288 fewer babies born in 2018, compared to just nine years earlier. According … [Read more...]
UPMC Chautauqua Cuts Ribbon on Maternity and Mental Health Wing
JAMESTOWN – UPMC Chautauqua unveiled its new Women’s and Maternity Care Center and Adolescent and Adult Mental Health Inpatient units Wednesday afternoon during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by an open house. “Projects like this move our … [Read more...]
Office of Emergency Services Continues to Monitor Lake Erie’s Water Levels
DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Office of Emergency Services is monitoring the high levels of Lake Erie as it continues to rise. Lake Erie is at levels 30 inches above the long term average level for the month of May. The high water level is due … [Read more...]
CARTS Buses to Offer Transportation Services on Saturdays Starting in June and Continuing Through August
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's Public Transportation service will be expanding operations during the summer months in the Jamestown and Dunkirk areas. Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) will be providing Saturday service for City Fixed … [Read more...]
County Announces Independent Firm Will Monitor and Test Upcoming Herbicide Treatment of Chautauqua Lake
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will use funding from the county to hire an independent firm to monitor the use of herbicides on Chautauqua Lake. The herbicides application for designated areas of the lake in the … [Read more...]
National Institute on Drug Abuse Grant to Address Opioid Crisis in Chautauqua, 14 Other Counties
MAYVILLE - Local officials in Mayville say a major university in New York City will be partnering with 15 New York counties, including Chautauqua County, to help battle the opioid crisis. On Thursday it was announced that Columbia University’s … [Read more...]
2019 Complete Streets Projects Focus on Additional Crosswalks, Bike Lanes in Jamestown, Bemus Point and Dunkirk
FALCONER - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has announced the Complete Streets projects that are planned for 2019. The Complete Streets policy, which has been adopted by Chautauqua County and currently seven local … [Read more...]
