ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced a sweeping new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy for the State University of New York. Adopted by the SUNY Board of Trustees, the plan includes a Chief Diversity Officer for every SUNY campus … [Read more...]
Chalk Walk May be Rescheduled in the Event of Rain
JAMESTOWN - It looks like the weather may not cooperate Saturday for the 4th annual Great Jamestown ChalkWalk. Jamestown Now, Michaels and the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation are scheduled the event for Saturday, September 12 from 8:00 a.m. … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 10 to October 11
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown, NY. THU - SEPT 10 Trinity Guitars Back Room Radio Hour ft/Elektra Kings and … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Charges Two with Burglary
Joshua Link and Kevin WearyMAYVILLE - Two men have been arrested following an investigation into a series of burglaries throughout Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says 25 year-old Joshua Link of Fredonia and 50 year-old … [Read more...]
Carroll Town Board Extends Administrative Leave for Embattled Police Chief
Timothy WrightFREWSBURG - The embattled police chief of the town of Carroll will continue to receive pay while his domestic violence case continues. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the Carroll Town Board voted Wednesday to extend … [Read more...]
Jamestown Boys and Girls Club to Host Two Events Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - It will be a busy day later today in front of the Jamestown Boys & Girls Club. At 3 p.m. the Jamestown Historical Marker Committee will dedicate the City's 69th historical marker by the Boys & Girls Club at 62 Allen … [Read more...]
Reed Proposes Legislation Aimed at Reducing College Tuition Costs
Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning)WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has unveiled a new proposal that he says will make college education more affordable for middle class families. Reed’s proposal would require colleges and universities … [Read more...]
Cuomo Calls on Federal Lawmakers to Establish National Gun Control Policy
NY Governor Andrew CuomoALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo pointedly challenged federal lawmakers Tuesday to have the "political courage" to pass a national gun control policy to stop violence stemming from the flow of illegal firearms. Cuomo's comments … [Read more...]
Comptroller Report Finds NYS on Pace for Record-Setting Year in Overtime Payments
Thomas DiNapoliALBANY - New York's state employees are on track to break the record for annual overtime, with more than $337 million booked so far. That’s according to a report released Wednesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, who also … [Read more...]
Skelos Attorneys Request Two Charges be Dropped
Senator Dean Skelos (R-Long Island)NEW YORK - The attorneys for former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, are seeking to have two counts of a federal corruption indictment against them tossed. The attorneys also are seeking … [Read more...]
