Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's proposed 2024 city budget includes no tax increase, two new Parks jobs, and a 1.29% increase in the tax levy. The $40.15 million spending plan increases appropriations by $1.68 million. Sundquist said property tax … [Read more...]
National Fuel Residents Should Get a Break On Heating Costs for 2023-24 Winter Heating Season
Natural gas prices in Western New York are predicted to decrease by 30% for the 2023-24 winter heating season. National Fuel released its forecast saying, natural gas customers should expect some relief in store from last year’s elevated energy … [Read more...]
26th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, 21st Annual Unity Day Held
Community members gathered for the 26th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and the 21st Annual Unity Day event on Friday. Participants walked from the Northwest Arena down Third Street to City Hall where a ceremony was held. Project … [Read more...]
County Fire Investigation Team Offering Free Smoke Detectors To Residents
The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team is offering free smoke detectors to Chautauqua County residents. The program is being funded with American Rescue Plan monies and with the detectors being given out in recognition of Fire Prevention … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 36 – Feminism in Barbie
YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. On this episode, the Y's staff discuss feminism in the film … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Your Spending Swap With John Cross – Ep 15 – Bach’s Automatic Millionaire Part 1
Each week John Cross takes time to offer tips and suggestions on how to make wise spending decisions to get the most out of your financial resources. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – United Way of Southern Chautauqua County – October 5, 2023
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County's annual campaign is underway. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks about that with Executive Director Amy Rohler. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive Wendel Issues Emergency Order #2 – October 5, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel announces a new emergency order regarding New York City sending homeless people upstate. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – October 5, 2023
We talk to Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia to find out what's happening at the organization this month. … [Read more...]
New Neighbors Coalition Gives Update On Assistance to Refugees
The New Neighbors Coalition has assisted 23 families consisting of 89 individuals since the group's inception. The Coalition said in a newsletter that families who have come to Jamestown are from Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, and … [Read more...]
