Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has announced that County Director of Human Resources Jean Riley is resigning April 16, 2022. Riley said in release that she and her family are relocating away from Chautauqua County. Riley was appointed as … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Tickets On Sale Friday, April 8 for John & Mary Concert
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 8 for a WRFA Fundraiser concert featuring John & Mary. The event will help to kick off the 10,000 Maniacs 40th Anniversary concert weekend with a special live performance in the Reg Lenna's Media Arts Studio on … [Read more...]
State Legislators Approve Budget Extender, Continue State Budget Negotiations
New York lawmakers approved stop-gap legislation to help keep state government running Monday as negotiations on the overdue budget continued behind closed doors. The Associated Press reports Governor Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders, all … [Read more...]
JRC’s ‘Paint Jamestown’ Program Looking for Funding to Expand
The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's 'Paint Jamestown' program is looking for additional funding in order to expand. Neighborhood Project Director Mary Maxwell presented on the program to the City Council Housing Committee. She said the … [Read more...]
NYS Appeals Court Issues Stay in Redistricting Ruling
The Associated Press reports a trial court ruling that declared New York’s new congressional and legislative district maps unconstitutional was temporarily stayed by a state appeals court judge Monday. The interim order from state Appellate … [Read more...]
NYS Starts Public Health Education Campaign on Cannabis
New York State is starting a public health education campaign around cannabis. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the "Cannabis Conversations" will provide information on the state's Cannabis Law, including who can consume, where to consume, and how … [Read more...]
Rep. Tom Reed Announces 23rd Congressional District Art Competition
Congressman Tom Reed has announced the kick-off of the annual 23rd Congressional District Art Competition. The contest provides students from across the district the opportunity to showcase their artistic talent to the community and Washington, … [Read more...]
RTPI Presents 46th Annual BANFF Film Fest at The Reg Tonight
The 46th annual BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is showing at the Reg tonight. The Roger Tory Peterson Institute is presenting the screening that starts at 7:00 p.m. The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival began an outreach … [Read more...]
Homestead Cafe Destroyed in Fire
A fire destroyed the Homestead Cafe in the town of Ellery early Sunday morning. Chautauqua County Sheriff's Officials report the Fluvanna Fire Department and mutual aid responded just after 2:00 a.m. to the fire at the restaurant located on Route … [Read more...]
County Art Organizations Receive $108,000 for Capital Project Grants
Chautauqua County art organizations received $108,000 in capital project grants from the New York State Council on the Arts. The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, which is the parent organization for WRFA, received $88,000 for sound, rigging and … [Read more...]
