WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump and his team are battling back against charges of chaos and infighting as they race to set up an administration. The incoming Republican administration even received an unlikely boost from outgoing Vice … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2016
Schumer Appointed Minority Leader in U.S. Senate, Announces Democratic Leadership Team, Committee Rankings
WASHINGTON - Chuck Schumer is the next Senate minority leader. He will be the first New Yorker to ever hold the position. Schumer will replace the retiring Harry Reid when Congress convenes for its 115th session in January. State Democratic Party … [Read more...]
Governor Sets Up Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias and Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched a toll-free hotline to report incidents of bias and discrimination across the state. The hotline will bolster the state’s efforts to protect New Yorkers and allow those who are the victim of prejudice … [Read more...]
Ellery Will Likely Appeal State Supreme Court Ruling on County Landfill
ELLERY - The Town of Ellery is moving forward with challenging a State Supreme Court Decision involving the Chautauqua County Landfill. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that Ellery Town officials have agreed to file for an appeal of … [Read more...]
County Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Leasing Airport Space, Establishing Salaries for Fly-Car System
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature met Wednesday night in Mayville for the November voting session. Among the items on the agenda was a public hearing, followed by a vote, for a lease agreement with the Chautauqua Tobacco Asset … [Read more...]
State Panel Fails to Approve Pay Increase for Lawmakers
ALBANY - Allies of Gov. Andrew Cuomo blocked a pay raise Tuesday for New York's 213 state lawmakers, arguing the Legislature should limit the amount of private income legislators can earn before getting a public-salary bump. A panel tasked with … [Read more...]
Cup of Joe Campaign to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention Services Now Underway
JAMESTOWN - Cup of Joe is the newest effort in raising awareness for suicide prevention in Chautauqua County. Sponsored by The Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, the Cup of Joe campaign offers information to community members about suicide … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Kristine Jackson Interview
Originally airing Friday, Nov. 11, 2016. WRFA's Jason Sample interviews Kristine Jackson in advance of her appearance on Rolling Hills Radio with Ken Hardley (taking place Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016 at the Reg Lenna Studio Theater. Tickets … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] JPD Holds Media Conference Following Arrest of Jamestown Man Connected to Prospect St. Homicide
Press conference held at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016 in Jamestown NY. MOBILE APP USERS LISTEN HERE JPD Police Chief Harry Snellings and Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson hold a media conference after murder suspect Keith Robbins was … [Read more...]
City Funding Cut for Prendergast Library will Result in Domino Effect of Reduced Funding
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will be in financial dire straits if the city were to move forward and cut 70 percent of its funding for next year. That’s according to Library Executive Director Tina Scott, who met with Jamestown City … [Read more...]