WASHINGTON - As negotiations continue over a second COVID-19 relief package in Washington, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) says state and local government funding remains a key sticking point in discussions, along with concerns over … [Read more...]
Borrello, Senate Republicans Call for Delay in Raising Minimum Wage
ALBANY - State Sen. George Borrello is joining members of the Senate Republican Conference in calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to pause a scheduled minimum wage increases on Long Island, Westchester County, and other areas outside of New York City on … [Read more...]
State Suspends Liquor License of Kennedy Bar for Egregious Violation of Executive Order
KENNEDY - An establishment in Kennedy is being reported as the first establishment Chautauqua County to have its liquor license suspended due to violating COVID-19 public health restrictions. The Governor's office today announced the state has … [Read more...]
County Reports 39 New COVID-19 Cases, 21st Death for Monday, Dec. 7
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were 39 New Cases of COVID-19 reported in the County for Monday, Dec. 7. According to the Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
JCC Returns to Remote Operations
[MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - In order to maintain the low levels of COVID-19 at Jamestown Community College, all operations will move to a remote format effective Wednesday, December 9 through Wednesday, December 23. As has been predicted by … [Read more...]
Mayor, Community Members Call for Restoration of Recreation Coordinator Position
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Eddie Sundquist has issued two vetoes to the Jamestown City Council's amended 2021 city budget that was approved last week. The $35.5 million spending plan included 16 different amendments to the initial executive budget that was … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Tests Positive for COVID-19, 153 New Cases Confirmed for Friday Through Sunday
IRVING, NY - State Sen. George Borrello announced Monday that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Borrello said following a test on Sunday, he learned that both he and his wife have tested positive for the virus. The first-year senator and former … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Keeping Each Other Warm w/Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Keeping Each Other Warm w/Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing from the Keeping Each Other Warm to learn more about the clothing drive initiative and to remind the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct. 3, 2020
WRFARadio · Community Matters - County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct. 3, 2020 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, now that the holiday season is now underway. … [Read more...]
Deadline to Issue Budget Vetoes is Monday, City Recreation Coordinator Seeks Restoration of Position
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has until the end of the day Monday to determine if he will issue any vetoes to the amended $36 million, 2021 city budget that was unanimously approved by the Jamestown City Council one week ago. The … [Read more...]
