Housing and bail reform disputes are holding up the passage of the New York State Budget. The April 1 deadline for the budget came and went with no bills being passed. The Democrat controlled Legislature is taking issue with two proposals by … [Read more...]
NYS Directing Schools to Review Safety Plans in Aftermath of ‘Swatting’ Calls
While New York State has heightened monitoring in response to over a dozen "swatting" calls received by school districts last week, Jamestown Public Schools has also provided a safety update. Governor Kathy Hochul met with state public safety and … [Read more...]
Round Two of Downtown Small Business Evolution Grant Funds Available
The Jamestown Department of Development has a second round of American Rescue Plan Downtown Small Business Evolution grant program funds available. DOD officials say there are $35,000 in grant funds that remain unallocated. Applications are … [Read more...]
Public Meeting to Discuss Boat Fees Set for April 12
A meeting to discuss the establishment of boat fees on Chautauqua Lake is being held on April 12. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel is hosting the meeting as an opportunity for interested stakeholders to discuss the need for a boat user fee on … [Read more...]
Battle of the Classes Raises $6,936 for MHA
Jamestown High School students raised $6,936.57 for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County through the 2023 Battle of the Classes. MHA Executive Director Steven Cobb accepted the donation, saying that proceeds will help benefit the … [Read more...]
United Arts Appeal Accepting Grant Applications Until April 15
The United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County is accepting requests from Chautauqua County artists and organizations for its projects pool grants program. Grants of up to $500 are available to arts programs and organizations as well as individual … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 25 – Body Image And Politics
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. On this episode the hosts talk about body Image and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
Len Barry of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant to discuss April and May events happening at the Reg Lenna reglenna.com … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory of SUNY Jamestown Community College
JCCs Neil Flory joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss upcoming spring events at SUNY Jamestown Community College including a residency from artist A.I the Anomaly and the 2023 Jazz Fest featuring Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy – March 30, 2023
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders discusses clean-up and restoration work scheduled to be done on the Chadakoin River. … [Read more...]
