JAMESTOWN, NY - On Thursday, October 13, WRFA-LP - in conjunction with other participating media members - will present a 60-minute debate featuring the two candidates for the New York State Assembly's 150th District: Andrew Goodell (R) and Sandra … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Lithium-Ion Battery Producer Bringing 250 Jobs to Chautauqua County
Lithium-ion battery producer, Electrovaya, Inc.; is bringing 250 jobs over 10 years to Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that Electrovaya has selected the town of Ellicott as the location for its first U.S. plant. The company will … [Read more...]
Discussion on ARP Funding Continues at Jamestown City Council Meeting
Jamestown City Council continued discussions on how to use American Rescue Plan funds as new programs are proposed. Council reviewed resolutions totaling $4 million in allocations that would create a Non-Profit Assistance Program, a Business … [Read more...]
Farmworker Overtime Threshold Dropped to 40 Hours a Week
The overtime threshold has dropped to 40 hours for farmworkers in New York. State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon has approved a recommendation from the Farm Laborer Wage Board to reduce the overtime threshold from 60 hours to 40 … [Read more...]
Babe Ruth World Series Returns to Jamestown in August 2023
Jamestown will host its 19th Babe Ruth World Series in August 2023. The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Board of Directors announced that the Babe Ruth League selected Jamestown to host the 13-15 Year Old Tournament. The tournament is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Energy Commission Releases Energy Guide
The Chautauqua County Energy Commission has released an Energy Reference Guide. The guide was developed for the purpose of providing stakeholders with an overview of the current and ever-changing energy landscape and to provide easy access to … [Read more...]
Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Gerry on October 8
A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry this Saturday, October 8. The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health and the town of Gerry are co-sponsoring the clinic that will be … [Read more...]
Grand Opening Held for New Skatepark
Skaters and cyclists filled the three bowls of the new $1 million JTNY Power House Skatepark at the grand opening of the facility Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the project has been a long-time coming, "With fundraising … [Read more...]
City Council to Review $4 Million in ARP Allocations, Grant to Fund Citizens Police Academy
Jamestown City Council will hold a work session to review resolutions allocating $4 million in American Rescue Plan funds as well a resolution to accept a grant to start a Citizens Police Academy. One of the resolutions using ARP funds would use … [Read more...]
State Assembly Democratic Candidate Running to Bring ‘New Perspective’
The Democratic candidate for the 150th New York State Assembly race is running to "bring new perspective." Sandra Lewis, who is facing Republican Incumbent Andy Goodell, said she wants to bring new experience to the job, "And I think it will help … [Read more...]
