Congress made its first attempt to chip away at Obamacare on Thursday with the House approving a bill to cancel the law’s 30-hour workweek provision, though only a dozen Democrats showed support, meaning there will likely not be enough votes to … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Ohio Man Arrested for Possessing Heroin
JAMESTOWN - Local law enforcement have made yet another arrest related to the trafficking of heroin in the area. On Thursday afternoon, Jamestown Police Department arrested 54 year old Edgardo Hernandez of Jonestown, Ohio, he reportedly staying at … [Read more...]
Young’s Telehealth Service Bill is Signed into Law
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into law a bill that will strengthen health care coverage for rural communities across New York State. The Telehealth Service Bill was sponsored by Senator Catharine Young and is designed to increase … [Read more...]
Maple Springs Restaurant Joins Office for the Aging’s Senior Dining Out Program
MAPLE SPRINGS - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan will be joining representatives from the County Office for the Aging Friday Morning at 10:30 to launch a new location in the office’s Senior Dining Out Program. The latest business to join … [Read more...]
JCC Alumni Association Adds Three New Board Members
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Community College Alumni Association has added Three new members to its board of directors. Local residents John Bauer, Matt Kindberg, and Juanita Rublee joined the Alumni Association board earlier this month. Bauer, … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock & Roll Rundown – January 8 to February 8
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU – JAN 8 Back Room Radio Hour: Steve Johnson and Will & Sarah – … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning in Effect from Thursday Night Until Saturday Afternoon
BUFFALO - Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Buffalo have issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties for 10 p.m. Thursday until 1 p.m. Saturday. In addition, a Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect until … [Read more...]
Reed Cosponsors Amendment that Impacts Social Security Disability Insurance
WASHINGTON - Area congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) announced this week that he will be supporting legislation that he says will help to protect social security. Currently, social Security has two components, the disability insurance (SSDI) program … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following Investigation into Brooklyn Square Armed Robbery
JAMESTOWN - A city man has been arrested following an attempted robbery Wednesday night at a 24-hour pharmacy and convenience store in Brooklyn Square. City police say 31 year old Timothy Thomas is accused of entering the Rite Aid at 50 S. Main … [Read more...]
Three Charged Following Discovery of Meth Lab in Dunkirk
DUNKIRK - Another methamphetamine lab in Chautauqua County has landed three in jail. According to the Chautauqua county sheriff’s office, 48 year old William Tolbert, 32 year old Barry Mead, and 22 year old Kelsie Briggs have all been charged in … [Read more...]
