State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is warning that some municipalities in New York State are facing a “financial fiscal cliff.” A report released by DiNapoli on Friday said the expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Working To Attract Student Teachers
The Jamestown Public Schools district is hoping a new transportation program will help bring student teachers to the district. The Jamestown School Board recently approved the use of a district school bus to transport student teachers from SUNY … [Read more...]
Panama Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty
A Panama woman has been charged with animal cruelty. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were dispatched to Niobe Road just before noon on Sunday, February 2 on a report of animal cruelty. An investigation found that … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Drug Trafficking
A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Joel Violanti announced that 39-year old Rocco Beardsley was convicted of narcotic conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl causing death. He was … [Read more...]
NYS Launches New Initiative To Recruit Public Sector Workers
Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit public sector workers into State Service. The “You’re Hired” initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mobile Market Returns This Week To JCC, Prendergast Library
The Jamestown Mobile Market will make a return starting this week at select locations. Food Access Manager Nick Weith said access to fresh food remains an issue through the winter months in Western New York, “We are exploring ways we can offer … [Read more...]
Audubon’s Annual Pie Auction Underway
The Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual Pie Auction Fundraiser is underway. Supporters can bid on homemade pies now through Wednesday, March 5. The online Pie Auction 2025 bidding take place at 32auctions.com/ACNC25. Bidding closes at 9:00 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] CHQ Chamber Chats: Kristan McMahon (Robert H Jackson Center) – March 2025
CHQ Chamber Chats is a monthly podcast presented by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, featuring business owners and Entrepreneurs from throughout the Chautauqua Region to introduce who they area and help to offer insight into their … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – March 02, 2025
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – The Walk – February 28, 2025
Local band The Walk (featuring members of The Hallow Society and Macklehat Merffy) stopped by the WRFA studios to perform some songs and talk music with AOF host Anthony Merchant www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550101004081 … [Read more...]
