ALBANY - There are now a new set of laws in place to better protect New Yorkers from domestic violence, stalking and public lewdness. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a series of bills that strengthen existing laws and add new measures for … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
New York First in Nation to Develop Strategy for LGBT Data Collection
ALBANY - New York State is leading the charge in the effort to raise awareness and provide equal treatment for lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender residents. This week, New York became the first state in the nation with coordinated statewide … [Read more...]
US DOT Proposes New Rules for Transporting Crude Oil, Hazardous Liquids Upon Urging of Gillibrand
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new proposed rules on tankers transporting oil, which include the phase-out of old DOT-111 rail cars for transporting crude oil and other hazardous liquids. The new proposed rule is … [Read more...]
Roller Derby Returns to Allen Park Saturday Night
JAMESTOWN - Roller Derby action is returning to Jamestown this weekend with the Chautauqua County Roller Derby’s Slay Belles: Christmas in July bout at Allen Park. The Babes of Wrath of Jamestown will face the Queen City Roller Girls' B-Lo Zeros, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – July 24 through August 24
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY Thursday, July 24 Bluegrass Jam – Lakewood Legion – Lakewood Derek Davis … [Read more...]
County to Seek Federal IGT Funds For County Home
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will once again be seeking federal funding to help pay for the cost of operating the Chautauqua County Home in Dunkirk. On Wednesday night, lawmakers approved a resolution to apply for more than $2.6 … [Read more...]
County Approves Funding for Goose Creek Remediation; Prevent Excessive Runoff into Chautauqua Lake
MAYILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to allocate $50,000 in bed tax money to help prevent excessive runoff into Chautauqua Lake by way of Goose Creek in Ashville. The money will be used as part of a … [Read more...]
Sun Air Announced as New Air Carrier for Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A new air service provider with a familiar destination will soon be serving passengers flying out of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, county officials announced that Sun Air will provide the service for the … [Read more...]
County Health Officials Caution Lake Goers to Look Out for Blue-Green Algae
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County health officials are urging people who swim or boat in Chautauqua Lake and other area lakes to be on the look out for algae blooms that can be toxic to humans and animals if injested. Officials with the County … [Read more...]
The Pub Reopens for Business
JAMESTOWN - A long-time favorite destination in downtown Jamestown is once again open for business. The Pub, located on N. Main St. in Jamestown between Second and Third Streets, held its grand reopening Tuesday afternoon. The reopening was … [Read more...]