SUNY schools are adopting a Chosen Name and Pronoun Policy following a directive by the State University of New York Board of Trustees. Governor Kathy Hochul said the policy update regarding the use of a chosen name and pronouns is to ensure that … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
WRFA’s 10th Annual Great American Picnic Set for June 21 at Southern Tier Brewing
WRFA will hold our 10th Annual Great American Picnic on Tuesday, June 21 at Southern Tier Brewing Company. The evening of food and live music begins at 5:00 p.m. and will feature the theme "hAll Fired Up: Music from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate Develops Bipartisan Gun Legislation
A bipartisan agreement has been developed in the Senate offering modest gun curbs and stepped up efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. The Associated Press reports the proposal falls far short of tougher steps long sought by … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Proposals to Fund Tree of Heaven Eradication, Emergency Alert System
The Jamestown City Council's work session goes on the road to Ring Elementary School tonight. Council will hold its meeting in the Ring School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. with committee meetings taking place at 6:30 p.m. for Housing in the Auditorium, … [Read more...]
NY Court of Appeals Rules State Assembly Elections to Proceed, Maps to be Redrawn for 2024 Elections
The Associated Press reports a New York appeals court is allowing state Assembly elections to proceed this year under redistricting maps drawn by Democrats but ordered lawmakers to revise the maps in time for the 2024 elections. The maps have come … [Read more...]
Republican, Conservative Parties Endorse Sempolinski in Special Election
The Republican and Conservative parties have both endorsed Joe Sempolinski for the August 23rd Special Election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District. This election will be to finish the current Congressional term vacated by Tom Reed and will … [Read more...]
#GiveBigCHQ Raises Over $900 for WRFA-LP
JAMESTOWN, NY - WRFA-LP, Jamestown's only noncommercial, nonreligious community radio station, was able to raise over $900 as part of the #GiveBigCHQ annual day of giving on Thursday, Jan. 9. In all, the radio station received $799 from 25 donors. … [Read more...]
AP: House Panel Firmly Blames Donald Trump for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The Associated Press reports the House panel investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol laid the blame firmly on Donald Trump Thursday night, saying the assault was hardly spontaneous but an “attempted coup” and a direct result of … [Read more...]
City Comptroller Resigning to Take Job in Private Sector
City of Jamestown Comptroller Ryan Thompson is resigning to take a job outside city government. The pre-file for the Monday, June 13 City Council work session includes a resolution to lift the hiring freeze to replace Thompson. A separate … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Opens Saturday, June 11 for its Season
The Jamestown Public Market officially starts its season in downtown Jamestown this Saturday, June 11. The market will once again take place on West Third Street between North Main and Cherry Streets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., rain or … [Read more...]
