JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County has a poverty rate of nearly 20 percent, making it the seventh highest among New York's 64 counties. In addition to 1 out of every 5 county residents being at or below the poverty rate, a recent report also shows … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Set to Receive $1.9 Million Increase in State Aid
STATE AID TOTAL FALLS WELL SHORT OF AMOUNT NEEDED TO CLOSE BUDGET GAP JAMESTOWN - With state lawmakers finalizing the total amount of education aid in the new fiscal year budget, Jamestown Public School officials now know how much state aid the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] WNY Superior Comics Podcast 77 – March 30 2015
It's another exciting episode of WNY Superior Comics Podcast. Listen as hosts Adam, Jason and Nick do their best to keep the show from going totally off the rails. The trio discusses the latest news regarding the Deadpool (2016) film as well as … [Read more...]
Southwestern, Falconer and Frewsburg See More than 7 Percent increase in School Funding
In addition to Jamestown Public Schools, all other districts in Chautauqua county also received state aid information on Tuesday. VIEW STATE AID RUNS FOR ALL NY STATE DISTRICTS (Chautauqua County info begins on Page 24) Southwestern is the … [Read more...]
Chamber to Host State Legislative Breakfast on Friday, April 17
LAKEWOOD - Residents wanting to learn more about how our local representatives feel about this year’s state budget process may want to attend the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce’s State Legislative Breakfast – which is taking place on Friday, … [Read more...]
NY Fishing Season Begins April 1
ALBANY - April 1 is most known for being “April Fool’s Day” around the country, but thousands of anglers across New York also know it for being the first day of trout and salmon fishing season. Before heading out for opening day, make sure you … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Pass State Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. State lawmakers rushed Tuesday night to meet the midnight deadline for passage of the $142 Billion state budget. The Senate wrapped up its work with a half-hour to spare, while Republicans in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory from SUNY JCC
Originally airing Friday, March 27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Neil Flory, assistant professor of music and music coordinator at Jamestown Community College. Flory shares some of his background and discusses several … [Read more...]
2014 Home Invasion Suspects Reach Plea Deal with DA’s Office
JAMESTOWN - Four men arrested for their alleged involvement in a 2014 home invasion on Falconer St. that also included gunfire exchanged with a Jamestown Police Officer have reached plea agreements with the county district attorney’s … [Read more...]
More Details on Education Reform Surface as Lawmakers Continue to Pass State Budget
ALBANY - State lawmakers will continue with a busy day today in Albany as they work to approve various bills for the 2015-16 state budget. On Sunday night, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced that a budget deal had been reached – … [Read more...]
