A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]
JURA Approves $1.4 Million 2023 Budget That Adds 2 New Positions
The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency Board has approved the agency's 2023 budget which includes two additional personnel. The $1.4 million budget includes the creation of a Compliance Manager position as well as the hiring of an additional Target … [Read more...]
Rep. Sempolinski Celebrating 21st Century Assistive Technology Act Passing House
Congressman Joe Sempolinski is celebrating the passing of the 21st Century Assistive Technology Act in the House of Representatives. Sempolinski was the primary Republican sponsor of the bill and worked with Democratic Rep. Mark DeSaulnier to … [Read more...]
Fredonia Company Receives Hydropower Allocation Toward Expansion
The New York Power Authority board has approved a 2,550-kilowatt (kW) hydropower allocation for a Fredonia company that will result in $45 million in capital investment while creating 20 jobs. The low-cost Niagara hydropower to Coal Ash Recycling … [Read more...]
Siena College Poll: Governor Hochul Not Making Progress On Goals
Voters say Governor Kathy Hochul is not making progress on her goals, including public safety and cost of living in New York State. A Siena College Poll released Tuesday saw Hochul's favorability rating at 45% and her job approval rating at 49%, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy Recruit Receives Dan Feather Scholarship
A Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy recruit Yvette Perez has been honored with the Dan Feather Memorial Scholarship. The $1,200 scholarship was created by Verna Feather, the widow of Dan Feather, who was an 18-year veteran of the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Jamestown Salary Review Commission Recommends Raising Mayor, City Council Salaries
The Jamestown Salary Review Commission has recommended increasing City Council and the Mayor's salaries. Members of the commission presented their recommendations to City Council at its work session Monday night. Commission President Tage Hall … [Read more...]
Jamestown Asking for City Council’s Approval for School Zone Speed Camera Demonstration
The City of Jamestown is asking City Council for approval to do a school zone speed camera demonstration. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said while the city still needs home rule approval from the State Legislature and the Governor to install the cameras … [Read more...]
Florida Woman Faces Federal Drug Charges After 9lbs of Fentanyl Pills Found in Car
A Florida woman is facing Federal drug charges following a traffic stop in Jamestown on December 7. 64-year old Elina Martinez of Miami has been named as the woman arrested after two K9 dogs found nine pounds of pills containing fentanyl in her … [Read more...]
Four Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations Now Operational in Jamestown
New electric vehicle fast charging stations are operational in Jamestown as part of an effort to provide EVs more convenient charging opportunities near I-86 in the Southern Tier. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that a dozen new fast chargers have … [Read more...]
