ITHACA - It’s official. Tompkins County legislator Martha Robertson is an official candidate for congress. On Tuesday, Robertson’s campaign announced the Ithaca-area Democrat made her candidacy official by filing more than 5,500 Democratic … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces $6 Million in Funding to Market New York’s Beer, Spirits and Wine Industry
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo wants to visibility of locally owned craft beer and liquor businesses in New York State. During Tuesday’s second New York State Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit, the Governor announced that the State provide $6 … [Read more...]
Symphoria to Perform in Jamestown on Thursday April 10
JAMESTOWN - Tickets are on sale now for Symphoria on Thursday night. The event is presented by Jamestown Concert Association with Juan Lamanna, conductor. The Syracuse-based orchestra returns to usher in springtime with Antonio Vivaldi’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Adam and Sheridan Show – Episode 149
Episode 149 of The Adam and Sheridan Show. Originally airing Friday, April 4, 2014. ABOUT: The Adam and Sheridan Show is a weekly, locally produced program that provides political talk, comedy and music from hosts and local Jamestown, NY residents … [Read more...]
Tentative JPS 2014-2015 Budget Calls for 1.31 Percent Increase to Tax Levy
JAMESTOWN - For the first time in four years, the Jamestown school board is looking at a tax increase for property owners. According to an article in today’s Jamestown Post-Journal, the school district is looking at a proposed increase in the tax … [Read more...]
Five Jamestown Area Businesses Sold Tobacco to Minors in 2013
MAYVILLE - The effort to keep cigarettes and other tobacco-related products out of the hands of minors took a step backward in 2013. According to the Public Health division of the Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services, Ten … [Read more...]
Reed Brings Calls for National Recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) led a group of his colleagues in recognizing the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Reed was recently joined by a bipartisan group of members on the House floor that spoke out about … [Read more...]
‘Southern Tier Xpress’ Announced as New Name of Local Junior Hockey Team
JAMESTOWN - A name has been announced for the new junior hockey team that will be skating on the ice at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena starting later this year. The Jamestown Area Hockey Associates announce that Southern Tier Xpress will be the … [Read more...]
Brewers, Wineries and Distillers featured Tuesday in State Capitol
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is hosting a third annual wine, beer, spirits and cider summit Tuesday in the state capitol. The annual event is designed to showcase the products of dozens of beer, wine and spirit producers and farmers, while also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The View From the Phlipside – Week of March 31 2014
Independent media commentary from Jay Phillippi. This week Jay looks at: Schools and social media Virtual reality Facebook Is local media doomed? ABOUT: Tune in Monday thru Friday on WRFA 107.9 FM as local media personality and critic Jay … [Read more...]
