FALCONER - Residents and officials in Falconer are happy to see a large amount of debris from a building destroyed by a fire more than 18 months ago is finally being removed. On Friday morning Falconer Mayor Jim Rensel was joined by other village … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Executive Confirms There Will be a New Location for Downtown Jamestown CARTS Hub
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello tells WRFA there will be a new location for downtown Hub for the CARTS (Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System) bus service. Since 2013 the designated hub and waiting area for the buses has … [Read more...]
Main Street Bridge will Reopen to Traffic By November 30
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities recently announced that a major construction milestone was completed for the South Main Street Bridge, which is located between First and Harrison Streets in Jamestown. The bridge’s … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission Scheduled Public Hearing for $34 Million Gateway Lofts Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission has set a date and time for a public hearing involving the proposed $34 million Gateway Lofts project. The hearing was agreed to following the Sept. 18 Planning Commission meeting, when members felt … [Read more...]
Hearings on 2019 County Budget Begin Monday in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive George Borrello's 2019 executive budget is now in the hands of the Chautauqua County Legislature and lawmakers will begin reviewing the numbers next week. On Wednesday night Borrello presented a $254 million … [Read more...]
Spire Theater’s ‘Raise the Roof’ Fundraiser is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - A special fundraiser is taking place throughout the day Saturday in downtown Jamestown to help a local entertainment and theater venue repair its aging roof. Over 20 acts, bands, performance groups, and solo artists will be performing … [Read more...]
Deadline to Register to Vote for November Elections is Oct. 12
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Elections reminds voters that Friday Oct. 12 is the last day to register to vote in person at the Board of Elections or by mail with a valid Oct. 12 postmark for the upcoming 2018 General Election on Nov. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Borrello Delivers 2019 Spending Plan that Includes No Property Tax Increase
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello (R-Irving) has released a tentative county budget for 2019 that includes no increase in the county tax rate. During the County Legislature’s meeting Wednesday night in Mayville, Borrello spent … [Read more...]
Legislature Approves Expansion of Services by County EMS ‘Fly Car’ Team
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature on Wednesday approved a certified ambulance service, which lawmakers say should lead to more revenue for their emergency medical services and turn around the financially struggling county fly car … [Read more...]
Mitrano Voices Concerns Over Reed’s Support to Cut SSI, Medicare Funding – Says it Would Impact Thousands of Constituents
PENN YAN, NY - Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yan) is on the offensive this week, claiming incumbent Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning) will help to reduce Social Security and Medicare benefits to those who need them most if he is reelected to … [Read more...]
