Potential developers for the former Silver Creek school are proposing demolishing the building to build senior citizen housing. Park Grove Realty's Allen Handelman presented on the project that would be done by the Realty company and Southern Tier … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Early Voting Starts Saturday, October 28
Early voting for the November General Election starts Saturday, October 28 in Chautauqua County. Early voting sites will be set up at the following locations: - The Chautauqua County Fairgrounds' 4-H Bldg./Ag & Expo Center in Dunkirk - The … [Read more...]
Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns to The Reg
Cult classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, returns to The Reg tonight. The film will be shown at 10:00 p.m. and feature Barry Bostwick, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Curry. Tickets for the special screening are $15. A $5 Fun Pack will be sold that … [Read more...]
2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk Set for Oct. 28
The City of Jamestown will hold its 2nd Annual Trick or Treat Trail on Saturday, October 28. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. along the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. The kid-friendly event will begin at Panzarella Park and go … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Announces Opening of Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands
The Western New York Land Conservancy has announced that it has opened its newest preserve, a 185-acre forest in Cattaraugus County: the Janet Gallogly Allegany Wildlands. Named after the co-founder of the Gallogly Family Foundation, the preserve … [Read more...]
Leaf Collection Begins In Jamestown on October 30
Leaf collection begins in the City of Jamestown on Monday, October 30. The Jamestown Department of Public Works advises residents to rake leaves to the terrace area behind the curb and not into the street. Please refrain from placing any trash, … [Read more...]
City Employees Among Recipients Of Grant Funds
By Eric Tichy and Julia Ciesla-Hanley etichy@post-journal.com wrfanews@reglenna.com Editor’s note: The following story is a collaboration between The Jamestown Post-Journal and 107.9 FM WRFA-LP. Several Jamestown employees were among more than … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $290 Million County Budget With Significant Tax Decrease
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the 2024 County Budget with its largest tax decrease in 41 years. The $290,839,312 budget includes an 89-cent tax rate decrease. Democrats in the Legislature attempted to amend the budget twice to … [Read more...]
Meet The Candidates Forum Airs Live On WRFA Tonight
A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held tonight on WRFA. The event will present the candidates who are participating in contested races for the 2023 Jamestown City Council elections. Candidates who are able to participate in tonight's event … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Approves 0% Tax Impact, $126 Million Capital Improvement Project
The Jamestown School Board has approved a no-tax impact, five-year, $126 million dollar Capital Improvement Project. The project will be presented to community members for a vote on Tuesday, December 12. The project will have no local tax … [Read more...]
