Jamestown Democrats appear to have found a replacement candidate for the late City Council woman Vickye James. The Chautauqua County Board of elections has updated its 2021 candidates list with the inclusion of Regina Brackman as Ward 3 city … [Read more...]
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The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
JCC to Resume In-Person Operations for Fall 2021 Semester
Jamestown Community College will resume in-person operations for the Fall 2021 semester. President Daniel DeMarte said the college’s plan to resume in-person instruction and operations will be contingent on health and safety protocols set forth by … [Read more...]
Schumer Says American Rescue Plan Will Cut Child Poverty In Half
Senator Chuck Schumer on his visit to Jamestown Monday said the recently approved American Rescue Plan would cut the child poverty rate in half in the United States. He said an estimated 45-percent of children in Jamestown live in poverty, "When a … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Schumer Promotes American Rescue Act, ‘Save Our Stages’ in Jamestown
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer promoted the American Rescue Act and the "Save Our Stages" provision at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown on Monday. Schumer, joined by City and County officials as well officials from the Chamber of Commerce and … [Read more...]
State Launches Website Focusing on Cannabis Management, Wendel Questions True Financial Impact
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has also announced the website launch for the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This website educates the public on the OCM's regulatory structure which, with the Cannabis Control Board, will oversee the … [Read more...]
New Station Manager, Public Affairs Director Announced for WRFA Radio
JAMESTOWN - WRFA Radio and Reg Lenna Center for the Arts are announcing two new staffing changes for the radio station. With the recent retirement of Dennis Drew, founder and long-time general manager of WRFA, the Reg Lenna has appointed Jason … [Read more...]
Green to Run for County Executive
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has posted the final list of candidates for the 2021 local elections and Norman Green, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chairman (and County Democratic Election Commissioner until Thursday) is … [Read more...]
Green Resigns as County Election Commissioner
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County's Democratic Election Commissioner Norm Green announced his resignation from that position. In a media release sent out late Thursday afternoon, Green announced he was resigning and that Deputy Democratic Election … [Read more...]
Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in New York State for Adults 21 and Older
ALBANY - Recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older in New York State is now legal. The New York State Senate and Assembly Tuesday night gave their endorsements to a bill to legalize marijuana. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor and Council President Respond Following News of City Councilwoman’s Sudden Death
WRFA is sad to report the sudden passing of Jamestown City Council woman Vickye James (Ward 3), who died Saturday, March 27. James was first elected to the city council in November 2015 and earlier this month announced her intention to run for … [Read more...]
