NEW YORK, NEW YORK - New York has confirmed its first case of coronavirus. On Sunday Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced details of the case, saying the infected patient is a woman in her late 30s who contracted the virus while traveling in Iran. She … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Wins USA Today’s ‘Best New Museum’ Award
JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center has been named the “Best New Museum” in the country by USA Today as part of the 2020 USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. The NCC was one of 20 new museums nominated for the award by a panel of … [Read more...]
Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban is now in Effect Across New York
On the first official day of New York state's ban on single-use plastic bags Sunday, shoppers had to adjust to a new reality: bring your own bags, or be handed your purchase in a paper bag. Many stores have had signs up for weeks informing … [Read more...]
Mitrano Highlights Her Plan to Improve Cyber Security if Elected to Congress
PENN YAN - The front-running Democratic candidate for New York's 27th Congressional District is highlighting her concerns regarding cyber security, including how unprepared the United States when it comes to the 2020 Federal Elections. Candidate … [Read more...]
New York State Ranks Among the Lowest in the Nation for Gun Deaths
WASHINGTON - Data recently released from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is once again showing that states with the highest rates of overall gun death in the nation are those with weak gun violence prevention laws and higher rates of … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – Feb. 27 through March 5
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN, PRESENTED BY ARTHUR R. GREN DISTRIBUTING FRI FEB 28 Brian K. Chase - Big Shots - Kennedy Dangerbird - Good Time Saloon - Jamestown Derek Davis - Lakewood Legion - Lakewood Iron Eyes … [Read more...]
Blizzard Warning Remains in Effect for Chautauqua County Through Friday Afternoon
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service on Wednesday Afternoon upgraded its Lake Effect Snow Warning for the region to a Blizzard Warning. The warning runs from early Thursday morning until 4 p.m. on Friday and includes all of Chautauqua and … [Read more...]
Arcade Building Sold to Rochester Housing Developer
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved the sale of the Arcade Building in Downtown Jamestown for redevelopment. According to the Post-Journal, the historic building - which has been closed off for use for the past … [Read more...]
City Men Arrested Following Burglary of Downtown Business
JAMESTOWN - Two city men were arrested Wednesday following an investigation into the burglary of thousands of dollars worth of electronics from a downtown business. The Jamestown Police Department says 29-year-old Bryan Novaro and 24-year-old … [Read more...]
State Police Release Name of 7-Year-Old Who Died in Pomfret Car Crash
FREDONIA - New York State Police have released the name of the child who died as the result of a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon on Route 60 in the town of Pomfret. Police say 7-year-old Emmaline Wilcox of Cassadaga was pronounced dead at … [Read more...]
