PORTLAND, NY - A Town of Portland man is in the county jail on $50,000 bail after allegedly assaulting a Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputy. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 70 year-old Paul Guest assaulted the unnamed deputy when he … [Read more...]
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County Landfill Highlights Wednesday Night’s Legislature Meeting
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting Wednesday night in Mayville and several resolutions involving the Chautauqua County Landfill in Ellery will be on the agenda. VIEW NOVEMBER MEETING AGENDA AND RESOLUTIONS The … [Read more...]
New York State Police Investigate a Fatal Fire in Greenhurst
ELLERY - On Monday November 16, 2015 at approximately 5:00pm the New York State Police responded along with the Fluvanna Volunteer Fire Department and the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team to a possible fire on Greenhurst Dr. in the Town of … [Read more...]
Senator Young Against Bringing Syrian Refugees to New York
(MEDIA RELEASE, SENATOR YOUNG'S OFFICE) ALBANY - Calling it a dire national security and public safety concern, Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-57th District) called on President Barack Obama and Governor Andrew Cuomo to halt the influx of Syrian … [Read more...]
City Officials Continue to Review 2016 Budget as Deadline Nears
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council continued the 2016 city budget process Monday night with a public hearing on mayor Sam Teresi's version of the proposed spending plan, as well as with continued deliberations on the budget during its work … [Read more...]
Too-Close-to-Call Local Elections to be Determined Today
MAYVILLE - The outcome of several too-close-to-call local elections will be known Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections will canvass absentee and affidavit ballots Tuesday, starting at 1 p.m. Members of the Board of Election … [Read more...]
BPU Will Likely Raise Water Rates by At Least 2.3 Percent
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Tuesday that water customers with the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities may see their rates go up in 2016. On Monday, the BPU board discussed the 2016 proposed utility budgets and GM David … [Read more...]
Reed Says U.S. Should Evaluate Screening Process Before Allowing Refugees into Country
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Monday said the U.S. will still allow Syrian refugees to resettle in the U.S. This after authorities in France revealed Sunday that at least one terrorist entered Paris among Syrian refugees. Not everyone … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norman Green Discusses the 2015 Local Election
Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talked with Chautauqua County Democratic Elections Commissioner Norman Green about the 2015 Elections. Norm discusses low voter … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Budget Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public who wish to comment on Jamestown’s 2016 budget will have the opportunity to do so Monday during the city council’s budget hearing. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the council … [Read more...]
