About a dozen people attended an information session of the Jamestown Deer Management Group to learn about a plan to allow for bow hunting in the city. City Council member Tom Nelson said city council will consider a resolution next month to set … [Read more...]
Roger Tory Peterson Institute Celebrating Roger’s “Birdday” Saturday
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will celebrate the 113th birthday of Roger Tory Peterson tomorrow with live music, food, drink and the unveiling of a new Art and Nature Lab mural. The "Birdday Party" is free and takes place from noon to 4pm at … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 26, 2021
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU AUG 26 … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Expected to Name State Sen. Brian Benjamin as Lt. Gov.
Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to announce today that she has selected State Senator Brian Benjamin as her pick for lieutenant governor. Benjamin represents the 30th State Senate District which encompasses much of Harlem. He serves as the senior … [Read more...]
County Legislature Unanimously Approves Deputy Sheriff’s Contract
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association last night. The agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5%wage increase in … [Read more...]
JCC, SUNY Fredonia Students Required to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Jamestown Community College and SUNY Fredonia students who are unvaccinated have 35 days from August 23rd to provide proof of a full vaccination series. The State University of New York’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement has officially gone into … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Changes to NYS Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a series of changes to both attract more applications and accelerate payments within New York State's Emergency Rental Assistance Program. The state’s rollout of the program, which originated from a federal … [Read more...]
More Small Businesses Eligible for NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced changes to New York's $800 million COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program that will enable more small businesses to apply for funding. Starting now, businesses with revenues up to $2.5 million can … [Read more...]
Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Universal Masking in Schools, Vaccine Requirement for School Personnel
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, in her first briefing since taking office Tuesday, said her main priority is getting children back in school. She said there needs to be a requirement for vaccinations for all school personnel with an option to test … [Read more...]
County Legislature Voting on Deputy Sheriff’s Contract, Opioid Settlement Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on a new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association tonight. The tentative agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5& … [Read more...]
