The pending trade war between the United States and Canada should not affect the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. WRFA contacted Jamestown Board of Public Utilities General Manager David Leathers about whether the 25% tariffs on Canada that … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Council To Learn More About Proposed Local Preservation Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on a proposed Local Preservation Ordinance tonight. The LPO was first presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission in June 2021 but no action has been taking by the Commission on the … [Read more...]
Financial Concerns Top Issue in 2025 State of the City
Financial concerns were the top issue for 2024 according to Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund’s State of the City report. The 100-page report details highlights, achievements, and challenges of Ecklund’s first year in the city’s top executive … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Proposes Making Community College Free For Older Adults
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to make community college tuition free for New Yorkers ages 25 to 55 pursuing an associated degree in high demanding fields. The proposal includes covering tuition fees, books, and supplies for these adult … [Read more...]
County To Receive $811,053 To Bolster Emergency Response, Communications Systems
Chautauqua County will be receiving $811,053 to bolster emergency response and communications systems. The funding is part of $55 million being awarded to 57 counties and New York City from the NYS Department of Homeland Security and Emergency … [Read more...]
Longtime CCIDA Employee Retires
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is saying goodbye to one of its longest-serving employees. On Tuesday, IDA CEO Mark Geise announced that Carol Rasmussen would be retiring from her position as Business Development Manager, … [Read more...]
Five Arrested Following Camp Street Ext. Raid
Five people have been arrested following a raid on a Camp Street Extension home. Jamestown Police report they attempted to stop a vehicle leaving 2200 Camp Street Extension just before noon on Monday. The driver, 32-year old Dylan Abbey, failed to … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Calls Hochul’s Budget ‘Unsustainable’
State Senator George Borrello is calling Governor Kathy Hochul’s budget proposal “unsustainable” Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a $252 billion state budget that Borrello says has increased from $175 billion, or about a 45% increase, in the … [Read more...]
Lucy-Desi Museum To Preserve Archives Of Creative Team Behind ‘I Love Lucy’
The National Comedy Center’s Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum has announced it will be preserving the archive of the creative team behind “I Love Lucy.” The archive of acclaimed writer and producer Bob Carroll, Jr. and his writing partner Madelyn … [Read more...]
Immigration Enforcement Agents Are Actively Carrying Out Targeted Deportations in WNY
Immigration enforcement agents are in Western New York, including Chautauqua County, carrying out targeted deportations. Congressman Nick Langworthy held a press briefing after meeting with ICE officials (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) … [Read more...]
