WRFA's Anthony Merchant joined Jamestown Community College musical director Neil Flory in the music department of JCC to discuss the renovations to the department, new facilities, ensemble performances for the end of semester, what to look for at JCC … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Working to Strengthen State Abortion Laws
Governor Kathy Hochul is working to develop potential legislation and executive actions to strengthen New York's abortion laws codified into state law and improve protections for out-of-staters and abortion providers. The governor reiterated in … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Appoints Antonio Delgado as Lt. Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Delgado, who has been representing New York's 19th Congressional District since 2019, will replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Resolution to Contract with JLDC to Administer ARP Programs
Jamestown City Council members discussed a resolution to contract with the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to administer American Rescue Plan funded programs. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed $500,000 for the … [Read more...]
JCC Small Business Development Center Gives Mark Geise Phoenix Award
The Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College has recognized Mark Geise with the U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery. JCC SBDC said that Geise, as the Deputy … [Read more...]
Travelers Have Until May 2023 to Get Real ID Required to Fly Domestically
Travelers have a year to obtain Real ID compliant identification in order to fly domestically. County Clerk Larry Barmore said the deadline to obtain this kind of identification is May 3, 2023. That date has been pushed back several times due to … [Read more...]
United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is seeking nominations for the Joseph H. Mason Award. The award is given to a union member or staff person whose volunteer service to the community honors the spirit of involvement exhibited by the late … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Finishes 2021 with $1.7 Million Surplus
The City of Jamestown finished 2021 with a $1.7 million surplus. Comptroller Ryan Thompson presented on year end financials for 2021 to Jamestown City Council members Monday night at their work session. He said budgeted revenues for 2021 were … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation That Allows Former Lt. Gov. Benjamin to be Removed From Ballot
The Gothamist reports state lawmakers approved legislation Monday that will allow former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin to be removed from the ballot ahead of the upcoming June primary election. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation Monday night, … [Read more...]
Two Chautauqua County Business Owners Recognized as Statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year
Two Chautauqua County business owners have been recognized as statewide Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2022. The New York Small Business Development Center made award selections from more than 20,000 clients of the past year. The Entrepreneur of … [Read more...]
