The City of Jamestown may be moving forward with a marketing and branding initiative that's nearly four years in the making. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk shared with the Jamestown Local Development Corporation Board that the … [Read more...]
HOPE Chautauqua Coalition Receives $800,000 Grant For Opioid Prevention Services
The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received an $800,000 state grant to use toward community-based opioid prevention services. The Fentanyl, Opioid, RX (FORx) grant will be used over four years and is funded through the New York State Office of … [Read more...]
NY Appeals Court Rules NYC Law Allowing Non-Citizens To Vote Violates State’s Constitution
A New York appeals court has ruled that a law allowing non-citizens to vote in local elections in New York City violates the state’s constitution. The Appellate Division for the Second Judicial Department ruled Wednesday against the bill allowing … [Read more...]
EBT Card Users Have New Tool To Protect Against ‘Skimming’ Devices
Those who use Electronic Benefit Transfer cards in New York State now have a new tool to protect themselves from "skimming" devices. Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new EBT lock/unlock tool on the ConnectEBT app that will enable card users to … [Read more...]
Animaniacs in Concert Coming to the Reg Lenna Center For The Arts March 2
Animaniacs in Concert is coming to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. The voices of iconic animated Warner Bros. series, Animaniacs, will perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation at … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – February 22, 2024
THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU FEB 22 … [Read more...]
Wicked Jimmy’s LLC Approved $350,000 Loan By JLDC
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved a $350,000 loan for Wicked Jimmy's LLC. The company will use the money toward the purchase of the almost 35,000 square foot property that previously housed the former Jamestown Brewing … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Announces His Retirement
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell has announced he will retire from his seat at the end of his current term. Goodell was first elected to the 150th State Assembly district seat in 2011 and has served as the Minority Floor Leader since … [Read more...]
Salary Increases, Property Tax Exemptions Discussed By Legislature’s Administrative Services Committee
Salary increases for elected officials and property tax exemptions were top items of discussion for the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee. The committee, meeting Tuesday, reviewed a series of local laws to increase salaries for the … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Popularity Among NY Voters Declines
Governor Kathy Hochul's popularity among New York voters has declined by 8 points since earlier this winter. The Siena College poll also found a decided lack of enthusiasm for the likely Democratic and Republican candidates in the 2024 … [Read more...]
