DUNKIRK - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is requiring all City of Dunkirk water customers to boil their water before using and conserve water as much as possible. Construction at the City of Dunkirk’s water plant … [Read more...]
Legislature Unanimously Approves Request for No More Tax Breaks to Large Scale Wind Energy Projects
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature doesn’t want to see any more tax breaks given to large-scale wind energy projects in the county. During last night’s voting session, the legislature unanimously approved, by a vote of 17 to 0, a … [Read more...]
Former County Legislator, Community Leader Lula Taylor Passes Away
JAMESTOWN - A trailblazer in local politics and community service has passed away. The family of former African-American Chautauqua County legislator Lula Taylor, 89 of Jamestown, is announcing her passing. According to Taylor’s grandson – … [Read more...]
Legislature’s Audit and Control Chair Addresses Shortfalls in 2017 Budget
MAYVILLE - The chair of the Chautauqua County Legislature's Audit and Control Committee chairman spent time Wednesday night commenting on several budget shortfalls for 2017. It was reported last week that the county closed out the 2017 budget by … [Read more...]
Candidate for Congress Rick Gallant Announces Suspension of Campaign
CORNING - One of the candidates vying for the Democratic Party's nomination for congress in the hopes of challenging Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has suspended his campaign. On Wednesday night during the Congressional Meet and Greet hosted by … [Read more...]
Developers Receive State Funding to Assist with Renovation of Former Vikings Building Downtown
JAMESTOWN - Another redevelopment project in downtown Jamestown has been awarded state funding. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday the awards for round five of the Restore New York Communities Initiative, which included $1 million for the … [Read more...]
Man Charged Following Child Abuse Investigation by Police
JAMESTOWN - A local man is in police custody after he allegedly struck a 3-year-old child in the head, sending her to the hospital for emergency surgery. Jamestown police say 28-year-old Joshua Berg was charged with second-degree assault and … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Investigation of Kwik Fill Hold Up
JAMESTOWN - City Police are asking for the public’s help as they investigate an armed robbery that took place early Tuesday morning at a gas station on the city’s west side. Police say the Kwik Fill Store on W. 3rd St. was held up at about 1 a.m. … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Officials Discuss Budget Options During Wednesday Work Session
JAMESTOWN - As the Jamestown School Board continues to review and discuss the estimated $85 million 2018-19 school budget, members are faced with the task of what to do with a multi-million surplus that will carry over from the current school … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Sherri Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Sherri "Sam" Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant. Both Dr. Mason and Demske will … [Read more...]
