Chautauqua County's crime rate in 2016 was 34 percent higher than the statewide average, and ranked 7th highest (out of 62 counties) in New York State. The county crime rates were calculated using county population estimates collected by the U.S. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Gov. Cuomo Announces $500,000 in I Love NY Funding to Promote National Comedy Center
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Gov. Andrew Cuomo was in Jamestown Thursday afternoon to announce the state's commitment to the National Comedy Center (NCC). "I believe in it. I want to invest in it on behalf of the state of New York, and … [Read more...]
WNYPHA Reminds Residents to Be Vigilant Against Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
MAYVILLE - The Western New York Public Health Alliance (WNYPHA) is urging residents and visitors to take precautions to avoid tick-borne illnesses. In a media release sent out on Thursday, the alliance said that mot all ticks can cause disease and … [Read more...]
Roller Derby Team to Raise Awareness of Suicide Prevention by Changing Seating Terminology
JAMESTOWN - The Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention will be honored as the spotlight charity by the Warrin’ Wrecking Dolls roller derby team at their upcoming bout on Saturday, Aug. 5 as they continue to break down stigma and raise suicide … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 3, 2017
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. THU AUG 3 Adwela & the Uprising and Kaleidoscope Sky - Mojos - … [Read more...]
Governor Cuomo, Jim Gaffigan Highlight Thursday’s Events for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival
JAMESTOWN - The 2017 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival goes into full swing Thursday with more than a dozen different events scheduled to take place in Jamestown and Chautauqua Institution. Highlighting today’s events will be an appearance by Governor … [Read more...]
Assessment Study Finds No Cheap Solution to Address Historic Arcade Building
JAMESTOWN - The Gebbie Foundation has released information from a recent assessment study of the Arcade building, performed by C&S Engineers Inc. READ REPORT'S EXECUTIVE SUMMARY READ COMPLETE REPORT The study found that the vacant … [Read more...]
Erie-Based Thrash Metal Band Makes Jamestown Debut Aug. 5 at Mojos
Erie thrash band Maniacal Device will make their Jamestown debut Saturday night, Aug. 5 during a triple header show at Mojos (104 E. 2nd St.). Also appearing at the show will be headliners Detroit Red (Erie, PA) along with openers The Honest … [Read more...]
Cuomo Says He’ll Fight Collins’ SAGA Legislation if Approved in Congress and Signed by President
ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo is slamming a federal bill proposed by Congressman Rep. Chris Collins (NY-27, R-Clarence) that would override much of the governor’s SAFE Act gun control law. Collins plan, announced Monday, would limit a state's … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy’s Annual Meeting is Sunday, Aug. 6 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will hold its 2017 annual meeting dinner and 1,000-acre celebration this Sunday at Webb's Captain's Table Restaurant in Mayville. This year's featured speaker will be Thomas A. Small, who will talk … [Read more...]
