Infinity Visual and Performing Arts will celebrate its End of Year Bash today at the James Prendergast Library. The outdoor event from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. will include live musical performances by Infinity students, a live chalk-art … [Read more...]
City Requests State Comptroller Investigate Former Housing Court Judge
UPDATED 8/16/24 A resolution requesting the State Comptroller investigate a former Housing Court Judge for illegally receiving city retiree benefits is coming before the Jamestown City Council. In the agenda for the Monday, August 19 work … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 15, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU AUG … [Read more...]
Post-Pandemic Attendance, Chronic Absenteeism Rates Improving in Jamestown Schools
Post-Pandemic attendance and chronic absenteeism in Jamestown Public Schools is improving. JPS Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker, presenting to the Jamestown School Board, said the average daily attendance is dramatically up since 2020, "And … [Read more...]
Falconer Woman Pleads Guilty To Possessing Child Pornography
A Falconer woman has pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 23-year old Lily Brandow made the plea in U.S. District Court. She faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 … [Read more...]
More Roof, Sewer, Water Line Repair Grants Available For Jamestown Homeowners
Another round of roof, sewer lateral and water line repair grant funds is now available for Jamestown homeowners. The Jamestown Department of Development announced applications are being accepted now through August 30 for funding up to $25,000 for … [Read more...]
Art Events Taking Place Throughout Downtown Jamestown Tonight For Third Thursday
Downtown businesses will be staying open tonight and hosting artists as part of Third Thursday events on the Winter Garden Plaza. The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation said a variety of art events will be happening starting at 2:00 p.m. with a … [Read more...]
Julia Kinney Appointed Assistant Principal at JHS
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Julia Kinney to serve as an assistant principal at Jamestown High School. Kinney succeeds Allyson Smith, who was appointed to serve as the building’s principal in January. A Randolph … [Read more...]
JPS Capital Projects Wrapping Up For Start of School
The Jamestown School Board received an update on three buildings undergoing capital projects this summer. JPS Director of Buildings & Grounds & Transportation Carl Pillittieri said the work at the Tech Academy, Fletcher … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Calling For More Funding for National Weather Service, NOAA
After a record setting month of tornadoes and extreme weather in New York State, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for increased funding to weather monitoring systems. Schumer is pushing for an increase of $100 million for National … [Read more...]
