Over $2.6 million in housing money is coming to Chautauqua County. The funding is part of more than $46 million in grant awards to support affordable homeownership across the state. The grants will help low- and moderate-income families make … [Read more...]
Jamestown High School Students Raise Over $8,000 in Penny Wars
Jamestown High School students broke a 20-year old fundraising record with over $8,000 raised in its annual “Penny Wars.” The annual fundraising competition between classes at JHS resulted in $8,040.48 being raised for Jamestown Public Schools … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Chamber Address
NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli addresses the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce at their annual meeting on Friday, December 8, 2023. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – December 21, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel looks back on the year 2023 in the county. … [Read more...]
Kim Ecklund Sworn In As Jamestown’s 26th Mayor
Kim Ecklund has been sworn in as the City of Jamestown's 26th Mayor. The ceremony was held on Monday in City Council Chambers in City Hall. Ecklund is the first Republican woman to serve as the city's top executive. The late Carolyn Seymour, a … [Read more...]
New Jamestown City Council Members Sworn Into Office
Two new Jamestown City Council members have been sworn into office. Ward Four Republican Council member Joe Paterniti as well as Council member at large Republican Russ Bonfiglio joined the legislative body on Monday. Paterniti replaces Democrat … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation Moving Many Local Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will align many local elections with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. The bill was proposed to increase voter participation. 64% of eligible voters … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Updating County-Wide Shared Services Initiative in 2024
Chautauqua County has decided to not update the plan for a county-wide shared services initiative for 2023. The initiative generates property tax savings by enabling collaboration between local governments across the state. Each county outside of … [Read more...]
Jamestown Parks Dept. To Begin Picking Up Christmas Trees Jan. 3
The Jamestown Parks Department will begin picking up discarded Christmas trees for recycling on Wednesday, January 3. Residents are asked to place their tree on the terrace between the street and sidewalk and, if possible, to keep visible should a … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – December 28, 2023
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 DEC 28 … [Read more...]
