New York State will be starting a $4.7 million road construction project in Jamestown. New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said the project will rehabilitate State Route 430/Washington Street, from … [Read more...]
Eight Former County Executives Recognized at Robert H. Jackson Center
The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
Proposal by State Senator Borrello to Eliminate Farm Laborer Wage Board Fails
A proposal by State Senator George Borrello to eliminate the Farm Laborer Wage Board and keep the farm labor overtime threshold at the 60-hour level failed on the Senate floor. Borrello said in a statement, "The farmers I’ve spoken with in my … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position
The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
Jamestown Chamber ‘Salute to the Finest’ Awards Ceremony Tonight
The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce's "Salute to the Finest" award ceremony is tonight. The event pays tribute to local businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the local community through service, filling vital needs, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN/WATCH] WRFA Community Conversation: Voices from the Disability Community
A continuation of the Community Conversation Project WRFA first launched in the Fall of 2021. WATCH In the Fall of 2021, WRFA presented a three-part series of Community Conversations, connecting the broader Jamestown community with five its … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Refugee Resettlement Update – March 10, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with St. Luke's Episcopal Church Rev. Luke Fodor and Jamestown Community Learning Council's Beth Litton on how plans to make Jamestown a refugee resettlement community are progressing. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2022-23 Budget Presentation – March 10, 2022
Listen to the Jamestown Public Schools' proposed 2022-23 budget presentation to the Jamestown School Board on March 1, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – March 10, 2022
We bring you the full weekly media call with Congressman Tom Reed who focused on the omnibus packaged passed by the House as well as discussions on gas prices. … [Read more...]
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NYS
Farmers and people with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses will be given priority in cannabis sale permits in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this as part of the "Seeding Opportunity Initiative" Thursday. This farm-to-store … [Read more...]
