ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the recipients of $700 million in economic and community development funding through Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Chautauqua County Brace for Lake Effect Snow Thursday and Friday
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow warning for the region, which began 6 a.m. Thursday and continues until 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the warning, the locations that will be impacted include Chautauqua, … [Read more...]
35 Water Sample Collected at Jamestown Public Schools Exceed State Standard for Lead
JAMESTOWN - Lead has been detected in some of the drinking water that was recently tested at Jamestown Public Schools. That’s according to school officials, who announced earlier this week that the district - along with all others in New York … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Addresses Recent Shootings, 2017 City Budget During Thursday Interview on WRFA
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the recent unsolved shootings that have taken place in the city remain number one on the city’s list of issues that need to be addressed. LISTEN TO FULL INTERVIEW During an interview with WRFA that will air … [Read more...]
Consolidated Funding Awards for Local Projects to be Announced Thursday Afternoon
ALBANY - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi is in Albany Thursday along with several other officials from across the state to attend the 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards program. The program, which will feature the awarding of grant money … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Actions to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure and Increase Accountability for Zombie Properties
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, DFS has also finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s to Host ‘Blue Christmas’ Service Dec. 17
[SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - The Christmas season is traditionally thought of as a happy time - a fun and joyous season of celebration with friends and family. Parties and gatherings filled with smiles, good cheer and laughter seem to be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Resident Paul Leone Discusses Sheldon House Zoning Challenge
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lakeview Ave. resident Paul Leone about his effort to challenge a decision by the Jamestown Zoning Board of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Police Chief Updates City Council on Investigation into Recent Shootings
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings updated the Jamestown City Council Monday night on Sunday's shooting on the city's north side. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Chief confirmed the shooting on Sunday, Dec. 5, at the … [Read more...]
Salamanca Charged with Arson Following TitanX Fire
FALCONER - A Salamanca man has been arrested in connection to setting a structure fire that broke out last Thursday at a manufacturing plant in Falconer. Ellicott police say 23 year-old Michael Rucker is accused of setting several fires at TitanX … [Read more...]
