Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union CEO John Felton discusses the new credit union going into the former Rite-Aid Building on North Main Street in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kim Ecklund – May 6, 2026
Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the closing of Bush Industries, NYS' Lead Rental Registry, the BPU solar project, and Safe Streets 4 All initiative. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – May 7, 2026
Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia and Amanda Sublett visit WRFA to talk about upcoming events and future updates to the shelter. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Budget Agreement, Assembly Speaker Disagrees
Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that an agreement has been reached on the New York State Budget for the 2027 fiscal year. But, State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie disagrees. He told reporters, “There’s no budget deal,” after Hochul’s … [Read more...]
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Receives Variance Approval For North Main Street Site
Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has been given approval by the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for a warehouse at their future North Main Street location. The credit union needed variance approval for the warehouse as the property is … [Read more...]
Jamestown BPU Launches ‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign
The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has launched its 27th annual “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign. Over the past 26 years, the BPU’s efforts have raised $431,851.13 in support of St. Susan Center. Bright yellow coin canisters have once … [Read more...]
May 2 Is Stamp Out Hunger Day
This Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger Day. Coordinated each year by the United Way and the National Association of Letter Carriers, Stamp Out Hunger is the largest single-day food drive in the country. Held each year on the second Saturday in May, … [Read more...]
ArtScape Jamestown Holding Art Show Opening May 21
ArtScape Jamestown will hold its Original Art Show Opening Reception May 21. The reception will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, starting at the Chautauqua Art Gallery and then continuing to Pearl City Clay House. Now in its … [Read more...]
County Board Of Elections Reaching Out To Voters Regarding 2026 Elections
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will be reaching out to 78,658 voters on Friday, May 8th regarding Elections in 2026. BOE Commissioner Luz Torres said, “This is our annual mailing to voters regarding Election Information, as required by … [Read more...]
County Office For Aging Services Recognizes 2026 Volunteers Of The Year
Chautauqua County’s Office for Aging Services is proudly recognizing Ellen Coffaro and Shirley Vandenburg as its 2026 Volunteers of the Year. The OFA said both honorees exemplify the spirit of volunteerism that strengthens communities and improves … [Read more...]
