ALBANY - If voter registration is any indication, it appears the 2016 election could be one for the record books. Governor Andrew Cuomo this week announced from October 1 to October 14, the Department of Motor Vehicles automated online system … [Read more...]
HEAP Applications Now Being Accepted
MAYVILLE - Residents eligible to apply for Home Energy Assistance Funding to help pay for their heating bills in the winter months can now start the application process. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is designed to help eligible … [Read more...]
Special Interest Money Gives Reed Significant Lead Over Plumb in Campaign Fundraising
The final fundraising numbers are out for the 2016 election cycle and Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has a significant advantage over his challenger, U.S. Navy Capt. John Plumb (D-Lakewood). According to the Federal Election Commission, Reed has … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County IDA Takes Action on Celoron Hotel, Jamestown Brew Pub Projects
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a tax incentives for the $30.8 million Chautauqua Harbor Hotel project in Celoron. The hotel project will receive a tourism payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT), mortgage … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Connected to Making Meth Sentenced to 7.5 years in Prison
MAYVILLE - Several area residents were sentenced recently to serve time in Chautauqua County Court. According to Acting Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson, 45 year-old Christopher L. Swanson, of Jamestown will serve … [Read more...]
Warren Food Processing Plan Connected to Mighty Taco Food Poisoning Incident
WARREN - Bacterial contamination is being blamed for a food poisoning incident at a Mighty Taco restaurant in Buffalo and it's been traced back to a food processing company in Warren, PA. Erie County Department of Health officials say more than … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Drew Minton and Cast Discuss ‘Love Letters are So 2000’
Originally airing Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Sherman Central School music Teacher Drew Minton about his original musical "Love Letters are So 2000" - set to be … [Read more...]
Independent CPA Presents ‘Clean Audit’ for Jamestown’s 2015 Finances
JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown’s 2015 finances have received a clean audit following an independent review. Local CPA John Trussalo presented his independent audit for the 2015 finances during Monday night’s Jamestown City Council work … [Read more...]
Several Projects Receive High Regional Scores for 2016 CFA Process
JAMESTOWN - Several projects in downtown Jamestown have received favorable scores in the state’s Consolidated Funding Application process for 2016. Earlier this month the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council (WNYREDC) submitted … [Read more...]
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Community to Hold Town Hall Meeting Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - A town hall meeting for the transgender and gender non-conforming community will take Tuesday night, Oct. 18 in Jamestown. The town hall meeting is open to the public and is being promoted as an "open mic" event, which will give an … [Read more...]
