Sales tax receipts were up almost 47% for the second quarter compared to 2020 for the City of Jamestown. City Comptroller Ryan Thompson's sales tax report in the City Council prefile said the City received $2,161,000 for the 2021 second quarter … [Read more...]
77th Historic Marker Honoring Empire Worsted Mills Unveiled
The City of Jamestown unveiled its 77th Historic Marker honoring the Empire Worsted Mills at 31 Water Street on Friday. City Historian Ashley Senske said the Empire Worsted Mills was in operation at that location from 1896 to 1955, "They … [Read more...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for BPU Water Customers Along Route 394
The Chautauqua County Health Department lifted its boil water advisory on Saturday for Jamestown BPU water customers along Route 394. The advisory had been in effect since Wednesday, September 8th. It affected water customers located north of … [Read more...]
NYS DEC Proposes Banning Expanded Polystyrene Foam Containers, ‘Packing Peanuts’
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has proposed banning expanded polystyrene foam containers and loose fill packaging, commonly referred to as 'packing peanuts.' The regulation would go into effect January 1st, 2022. The … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Appointed to Civil Air Patrol
State Senator George Borrello has been appointed as a major in the Civil Air Patrol, U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, during a ceremony at his office in Olean. Civil Air Patrol Western New York Commander Major Ralph Bailey and Deputy Commander Captain … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – September 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about what's in store for September, including how the city is handling increases in COVID cases in the area. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amy Rohler – September 9, 2021
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County kicked off its annual campaign September 9th. We'll hear more from Executive Director Amy Rohler on the organization's goals for this year. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jill Muntz – September 9, 2021
Jamestown Public Schools recently received a $240,000 grant through the Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative. We'll learn more about this program from JPS Student Support Services Director Dr. Jill Muntz. … [Read more...]
Brian Benjamin Sworn In As NYS Next Lieutenant Governor
Former State Senator Brian Benjamin has been sworn in as New York's next Lieutenant Governor. The ceremony was held Thursday morning in Manhattan. Benjamin will be first in line to succeed Governor Kathy Hochul should she no longer be able to … [Read more...]
Remembrance Ceremony for 20th Anniversary of 9-11 To Be Held in Mayville
The local American Legion and Chautauqua County Veterans Council will hold a ceremony in remembrance of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks at noon tomorrow in Mayville. It will be held in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse on 1 North … [Read more...]
