BEMUS POINT - Local residents and supporters of Chautauqua Lake are encouraged to attend the Chautauqua Lake Rally from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Village Casino in Bemus Point. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the efforts to … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Legislature to Consider Banning Sale of Products Microbeads
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature could soon be considering a ban on the sale of cosmetic products that contain microbeads. That’s according to an article in today’s Post-Journal, which says the move is in response to the Erie County … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Anit-Smoking Regulations for After School-Programming
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that he says will protect children across the State from exposure to second-hand smoke. The bill prohibits individuals from smoking near schools while after-school programs are in … [Read more...]
Greatest Baseball Movies to Be Screened at Reg Lenna, Starting Saturday
JAMESTOWN - Play Ball!!! The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will show seven baseball movies between August 15 and August 21, in conjunction with the Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series. Films include The Bad News Bears, Field of Dreams, Eight Men … [Read more...]
County Historical Society Partners with Audubon for Aug. 15 Presentation on Early Forests
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Historical Society is partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Center to give residents an opportunity to learn more about how the region appeared more than 200 years ago. On Saturday morning, Aug. 15, the historical … [Read more...]
Teresi Calls Proposed Federal Cuts to CDBG and Home Programs ‘Devastating’
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown – along with other municipalities in Chautauqua County and the rest of New York State - could be adversely affected by an effort to cut funding from a federal program. Lawmakers in Washington are considering the … [Read more...]
George Withdraws from Mayoral Race
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown resident who was making plans to run for mayor of Jamestown says he’s withdrawing from the race. Retired JCC professor David George informed WRFA of his decision on Wednesday afternoon, saying he’s been unable to find the … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Releases Three-Year Report Highlighting Success Of Housing Programs
JAMESTOWN - The top law enforcement official in New York State was in Jamestown Wednesday to give an update on his effort to prevent what he feels are unnecessary housing foreclosures across the state. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman was … [Read more...]
Stateline Speedway Finds New Management, May Hold Races Again Next Month
BUSTI - Stateline speedway in Busti has new owners. That’s according to a report in Thursday's Jamestown Post-Journal, which says Jim and Jean Scott along with business partner Brian Horner have announced the signing of a lease agreement with … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Thoughts on Iran Deal – Aug 10 2015
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R, Corning - NY 23rd) has come out against the proposed Iran Nuclear Agreement recently announced by President Barack Obama. During a conference call with regional media on Monday (Aug. 10, 2015), Reed reiterated … [Read more...]
