JAMESTOWN - A focus group meeting meant to help steer the discussion for a future town hall style meeting later this year will take place Tuesday in downtown Jamestown at the Prendergast library. The focus group meeting is scheduled for 3 to 5 … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridges to be Discussed During Planning Commission Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will meet Tuesday afternoon in city hall to review plans for the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk Pedestrian Bridge Project. As a part of the design approval process with State Department of Transportation, … [Read more...]
UC Berkley Study Says Raising NY Minimum Wage has More Benefits than Drawbacks
ALBANY - A new report by economists at the University of California-Berkeley predicts that raising New York state's minimum wage to $15 would improve the living standards of more than 3 million people, far outweighing what the report calls a "small" … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Todd Tranum from Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce
WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, executive director of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce / Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier. Tranum talks about some of the services the chamber provides, as well … [Read more...]
Ohio Man Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing from Police in Ellington
ELLINGTON, NY - An Ohio man was sent to the county jail early Friday morning after being involved in a vehicle pursuit with Chautauqua County Sheriff's Deputies. According to a police report, deputies were involved in a lengthy vehicle pursuit … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Call for No Tax Increase, No Layoffs in Preliminary 2016-17 Budget
JAMESTOWN - The 2016-17 budget for the Jamestown School District will not have a tax levy increase and will not see any teacher layoffs. That from Jamestown school superintendent Tim Mains, who joined district finance director Vern Connors … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Lawmakers to Consider Raising Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will introduce a local law later this month that would raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products in the county to 21. READ THE FULL PROPOSED LOCAL LAW The proposed law will be taken up by … [Read more...]
[WATCH] County Sheriff Seeking Owner of Drone that Crashed into Communication Tower
FREWSBURG, NY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating the owner of a drone that crashed into a communication tower in the Town of Carrol. According to a media release, a radio tower technician … [Read more...]
Tioga County Tea Party Candidate to Challenge Reed for GOP Endorsement
WAVERLY, NY - It appears Congressman Tom Reed (NY 23, R-Corning) has some competition within his own party in his bid for reelection. The Star Gazette in Elmira, NY is reporting that a Tioga County man is looking to challenge Reed for the … [Read more...]
Aquila Theater’s Romeo & Juliet Comes to the Reg Lenna Friday Night
JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is offering a night out at the theater Friday night, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. when Aquila Theatre presents their acclaimed production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. Aquila Theatre - founded in … [Read more...]
