JAMESTOWN - It appears Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) won't have to run in a primary election for the GOP endorsement. According to the Elmira Gazette - the New York State Board of Elections is currently reviewing the petitions submitted … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Monday is Registration Day for Jamestown Public School Kindergarten Students
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools will hold a Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2016 on Monday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the district administration offices, 197 Martin Road. The registration is only for students who are new to the … [Read more...]
NY DEC Offers Tips on Avoiding Conflicts with Coyotes
ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is offering guidance on how New Yorkers can avoid conflicts with coyotes as spring temperatures rise and the animals increase foraging. Eastern coyotes have established … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts On FIre – David Gonzalez Talks ‘Cuentos: Tales from the Latino World’
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, April 29, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with New York City storyteller and musician, David Gonzalez - who will perform his show, Cuentos: Tales from the Latino … [Read more...]
Four Residents to Run for Two Seats on Jamestown School Board
JAMESTOWN - There will be a contested election for the Jamestown School Board. Four individuals have submitted petitions to run for the two seats that are up for election for this year’s election. The candidates are current board member and board … [Read more...]
21 or Older to Buy Tobacco Starting this October – County Legislature Approves New Law
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a local law to increase the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes to 21. The final vote on Wednesday night was 13 to 6. READ FULL LAW The proposal has been … [Read more...]
Latest Search Involving Disappearance of Corrie Anderson Yields No New Clues
BUSTI - More than 50 police officers and investigators were in the Town of Busti Tuesday in a search connected to a missing area woman who hasn’t been seen in nearly eight years. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, new information regarding … [Read more...]
Drug Investigation Leads to High-Speed Chase Through Jamestown, Falconer
FALCONER - A drug investigation in Jamestown on Tuesday afternoon ended with a high-speed chase that crossed over into Falconer and onto school property where after-school activities were taking place. Jamestown police captain Robert Samuelson … [Read more...]
Tickets for Lucille Ball Comedy Festival Go on Sale at Noon Wednesday for Lucy-Desi Members
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Lucille Ball – Desi Arnaz Museum and Center for Comedy will have the opportunity to purchase tickets for events involving the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starting Wednesday. Earlier this month Lucy-Desi Center … [Read more...]
Increasing Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products Highlights April Meeting of County Legislature
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature meets Wednesday night in Mayville for its monthly voting session. Among the items on the agenda is a local law that would increase the legal age to 21 for purchasing cigarettes and other tobacco-related … [Read more...]
