New York State is suing Polymarket for running an illegal gambling operation in the state through its prediction market platform. Polymarket launched in the United States in December 2025 as a service that allowed users to bet money on the outcome … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Boat Launch Reconstruction Project Completed
The reconstruction project at the Bemus Point State Boat Launch and Fishing Access Site has been completed. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said the improvements to the site on Chautauqua Lake included a replaced boat … [Read more...]
City Council To Vote On Hiring Jail Matrons, Bulletproof Vests
Jamestown City Council will decide on whether to hire three matrons for the City Jail and buying 15 new bulletproof vests at its voting session tonight. One resolution for consideration will authorize the City Comptroller to amend the 2026 General … [Read more...]
Sydney Deppas Appointed As Persell Assistant Principal
The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Sydney Deppas to serve as assistant principal of Persell Middle School. Deppas succeeds Michelle Buccola, who was recently appointed as the principal of Lincoln Elementary School. Deppas … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – September 24, 2026
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley discusses the tentative 2027 County Budget with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center – September 24, 2026
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be wrapping up its programming on the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials in October. We’ll learn about what topics those will focus on as well as a new youth program scheduled for the end of next … [Read more...]
Silver Creek Schools Mourn Student Who Died Following Train Accident
The Silver Creek Central School District is mourning the loss of a student who died after being hit by a train. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 16-year old Keira (Koda) Beckstrom was struck by a train Wednesday afternoon in the … [Read more...]
Pomfret Receives More Than $800,000 In NYS Funds For Barker Street Playground
The Town of Pomfret has been awarded state funding for a new playground. The funding of $821,221 is part of $67.5 million in grants through New York Places for Learning, Activity, and Youth Socialization (NY PLAYS) for 89 projects to build, expand … [Read more...]
Cherry Creek, Pomfret Receive Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant
The towns of Cherry Creek and Pomfret are each receiving wastewater infrastructure grants. Each town will receive $50,000 in Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering Planning Grant awards. $3.1 million is being awarded statewide to jumpstart 63 water … [Read more...]
Free Fishing Day Set For Sept. 26 in NYS
New York residents can fish for free this Saturday in the state. State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide Free Fishing Day for Saturday, September 26. During any of the six designated … [Read more...]
