ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling from the Fenton History Center about the 14th annual Saints and Sinners Walking Tours at Lakeview Cemetery in Jamestown, NY. The tours are historically … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Jamestown City Council Approves $12.65 Million in Borrowing for Smart City Capital Investment Plan
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has voted in favor of the city borrowing up to $12,650,000 to pay for Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi's Smart City Capital Investment plan. The council took the action last night during its September voting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Residents and Business Owner Brian Ellis Voices Concerns Over E-Cigarette Ban
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Legislature voted 10 to 8 in favor of a motion supporting a state legislature proposal calling for a statewide ban on the sale of flavored e-liquids for use in e-cigarettes. However, … [Read more...]
No Tax Rate Increase in Borrello’s 2020 Budget, 2.7% Increase in Tax Levy
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello released his 2020 county budget proposal Wednesday night to the Chautauqua County Legislature and it includes no increase in the property tax rate, despite several challenges. According to … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna and National Comedy Center to Explore Joining Forces as a Combined Organization
JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts and the National Comedy Center will explore the potential of joining forces as a combined organization in the coming months, it was announced Thursday by the board of directors of both organizations. A … [Read more...]
Early Thursday Morning Crash in Stockton Claims Life of Bemus Point Woman
STOCKTON - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says a Bemus Point woman lost her life during a car crash that took place Thursday morning, Sept. 26 in the Town of Stockton. Deputies say they received a report just before 6 a.m. of a motor … [Read more...]
Free Arts on Fire LIVE! Show to Feature Rebecca McIlvain on Friday, Sept. 27
JAMESTOWN - A new free performing arts series - Arts On Fire LIVE! - is set to begin its fall season in Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' Media Studio. The September 27 event will feature music from Rebecca Mcilvain. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the … [Read more...]
State, Seneca Nation Reach Agreement on Thruway Repairs
SALAMANCA - The Seneca Nation announced Wednesday that an agreement has been reached between the Seneca Nation and New York State to begin work on repairing the three-mile stretch of the New York Thruway that crosses the Cattaraugus Territory. At … [Read more...]
More than 60 Residents and Property Owners in Northern Chautauqua County Sue Wind Turbine Company
MAYVILLE - A group of 65 residents and property owners in Northern Chautauqua County have filed a lawsuit in State Supreme Court against the developers of a wind farm, claiming to have suffered from various damages and injuries as it relates to the … [Read more...]
County Executive to Deliver 2020 Budget Proposal Wednesday with No Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello will present his 2020 Tentative Budget Presentation to the Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night. The presentation will be during the full County Legislature meeting, which starts at 6:30 … [Read more...]
