JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will hold a special ceremony Tuesday to unveil a sign at the entrance to the city on North Main Street commemorating the Jamestown High School Red Raider Football Team’s State Championship run this year. Jamestown … [Read more...]
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Lucy Statue Will Have New Home in the National Comedy Center
CELORON - The Celoron village board voted unanimously Monday to move the statue of Lucille Ball from Lucille Ball Memorial Park to the upcoming National Comedy Center in nearby Jamestown. Monday's vote follows a month-and-a-half of controversy and … [Read more...]
Democrats to Push for Removal of Skelos as Senate Leader on Monday
ALBANY - Democrats in the State Senate will try once again to oust embattled Republican Majority Leader Dean Skelos when the chamber reconvenes Monday in Albany. The move could have severe consequences for Senate republicans – with the NY1 … [Read more...]
Gillibrand in WNY to Push for Passage of Medical Marijuana Bill
AMHERST - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in Amherst Monday to hold a press conference at DENT Neurological Institute to discuss her new bipartisan legislation to allow patients, doctors and businesses in that have already passed medical marijuana … [Read more...]
Fredonia State Provides $330 Million Economic Impact for New York State
FREDONIA - The State University of New York at Fredonia has released an economic impact report detailing the results of a third-party study conducted to determine the university’s influence on the local, regional and state economy. The study, … [Read more...]
National Train Day Celebration is Saturday, May 9 at Jamestown Gateway Train Station
JAMESTOWN - National Train Day is Saturday, May 9 and local organizers have several activities planned for throughout the day. The event will start at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station, with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown’s Mayor Explains BPU’s Proposed 2.5 Percent Electric Rate Increase
JAMESTOWN - A proposed 2.5 percent electric rate increase by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is needed to help pay for the rising cost of doing business. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who was a guest on this week’s WRFA Community … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Thursday Night Accidental Death on Charles Street
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a reported accidental death that took place Thursday night on the south side of town. City Police say the incident took place at 10:30 p.m. when an unidentified 54-year-old male was found unconscious … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] America’s Hottest Illusionist – Jason Bishop – Comes to Jamestown May 9
JAMESTOWN, NY - An internationally touring and cirtically acclaimed magician and Illusionist will bring his show to Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday night. From his breathtaking double levitation to his cutting edge op-art and plasma … [Read more...]
New Exhibit Opens Friday Night at 3rd on 3rd Gallery with Public Reception and Meet & Greet
JAMESTOWN - Science, medicine and art mix it up in a new show at 3rd on 3rd Gallery. Colliding Worlds will open on tonight 7pm with a public reception for the artists. The show continues through May 29. Bradford, Pennsylvania's Courtney Blackmon … [Read more...]
