JAMESTOWN - Southern Tier Environments for Living, Inc. (STEL), has received two state grants totaling $790,000 to develop 35 supportive housing units in Chautauqua County. STEL is a local agency devoted to helping individuals with psychiatric and … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Tables Proposal to Sell Small Portion of 2nd St. Property to Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has tabled a proposal to sell city land to Northwest Arena for a new addition. According to the Post-Journal, the commission met on Tuesday and went over details of proposal, which would involve … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Residents Request City Council Restore Funding to Library, Mayor Cautions Against It
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown City Council heard from residents Monday night, requesting the city restore funding the James Prendergast Library as part of the city's 2018 budget deliberations. Six people spoke to the council in an … [Read more...]
City Council to Consider Healthcare Buyout Program for Medicare Retirees
JAMESTOWN - When the Jamestown City Council holds its next voting session in two weeks, it will act on a resolution to utilize $1.5 million in state aid as part of a voluntary health insurance buyout program for eligible retired city … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Visits Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care to Bring Attention to New Legislation
JAMESTOWN - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) was in Chautauqua County Monday to address the issue of adequate training for individuals who provide hospice and palliative care. Congressman Reed was a Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care … [Read more...]
State Comptroller Gets Update on Economic Development Projects During Tour of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was in Jamestown last Friday to get an update on state-funded economic development efforts in the city, along with meeting with and endorsing two candidates for Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Council Begins Budget Deliberations Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will begin budget deliberations Monday night in city hall. Last week Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi presented his $35.7 million executive budget, which calls for a 0.88 percent property tax increase and also … [Read more...]
North County Water District Breaks Ground
DUNKIRK - The long-awaited North Chautauqua County Water District broke ground Friday in the Town of Dunkirk. Officials say once completed, the $15 million regional project will provide reliable clean water from the City of Dunkirk to the … [Read more...]
City Man Charged Following Investigation into Illegal Marijuana Sales
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man was arrested Friday afternoon for allegedly possessing a large amount of marijuana with intent to sell, along with allegedly possessing a loaded shot gun. City police say 23 year-old Bryan Torres was taken into custody … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive Candidate Mike Ferguson
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive Candidate Mike Ferguson (D, WF, WEP – Fredonia) about why he’s running for executive and how he plans to deal with several issues affecting Chautauqua … [Read more...]
