DUNKIRK - The Ithaca Democrat running for Congress says the U.S. Justice Department should investigate a national food processing company that is pulling out of Northern Chautauqua County for possible anti-trust violations. Democratic 23rd … [Read more...]
Reed Calls for Reforms in Washington to Better Assist the Working Poor
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) testified before the House Budget Committee Tuesday regarding welfare reform in the House Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015. Reed used the opportunity to lay out priorities to move the country … [Read more...]
All Nature Sings Concert Set for Sunday
JAMESTOWN - Community Music Project, Inc. will present “All Nature Sings”, the third concert in their subscription series on Sunday, March 30, at 4:00 P.M. at Christ First United Methodist Church, Lakeview Ave. The Jamestown Choral Society, under … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Region Rock n’ Roll Rundown – March 27 through April 27
The WRFA Rock and 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. Thursday, March 27 Rolling Hills Radio featuring David Allen Coester and … [Read more...]
Despite Challenges, Horrigan Delivers Upbeat State of the County Address
MAYILLE - Chautauqua County is “ready for growth.” That was the message delivered last night by County Executive Vince Horrigan during his first state of the county address to the Chautauqua County Legislature. Horrigan spent nearly 30 minutes … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves New Contract for Prison Employees
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a labor contract for CSEA Unit 6323, the union representing about 120 county jail employees. The new six-year contract calls for an overall salary increase for the worker of just over 8 … [Read more...]
Police Investigate Armed Robbery at CVS Pharmecy in Brooklyn Square
JAMESTOWN - City Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place early Wednesday morning. Police say two men wearing Carhart pants and covering their faces walked into the CVS store in Brooklyn Square at about 2:15 a.m. Wednesday and took … [Read more...]
Voting on State Budget Expected to Take Place March 31
ALBANY - New York legislative leaders said Wednesday they were closing in on a deal to fund prekindergarten and discussing a delay to Common Core academic standards as they tried to finalize budget bills this week. According to the Albany Times … [Read more...]
As Lawmakers Get Closer to Finalizing State Budget, Young Calls for Repeal of GEA
ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) said she is calling on Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to join Senate Republicans to end the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA) which has taken over a billion dollars from our children’s education in school … [Read more...]
State Police Will No Longer Enforce Portion of Safe Act
ALBANY - The New York State Police have been instructed to no longer enforce the portion of the SAFE Act that forbids more than seven rounds in a magazine, according to the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association. The reported change comes … [Read more...]
