New York taxpayers will be hit with a higher bill for state and local employee pensions starting in 2025. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced employer's average contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … [Read more...]
September 5 is the First Day of School for Jamestown Public Schools Students
Today is the first day of school in the Jamestown Public Schools District. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said motorists should watch out for kids and be ready to stop for buses, "Across the summer, if you happened to see a bus, maybe it was … [Read more...]
NYS Cigarette Tax Highest In the Nation Following $1 Hike on September 1
Following a $1 hike that started on September 1, New York State's cigarette tax is now the highest in the nation. The $1 hike is the first cigarette tax increase since 2010 and changes the tax from $4.35 to $5.35 per pack of 20 cigarettes. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – August 30, 2023
A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. Broadcasting every Wednesday night at 7pm on WRFA. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – September 3, 2023
Take a tour of Scandinavia without ever leaving Jamestown. The Swedish Hour is hosted by Gerd Brigiotta and provides listeners with a weekly opportunity to explore a wide and diverse selection of traditional Scandinavian music. Sundays at 3 a.m. (9 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown Broadscast: Ep 33 – Disability Awareness
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 chats about Disability … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Thomas Annear
Chautauqua County artist Thomas Annear joined Arts on Fire host Anthony Merchant in the Allegheny National Forest to chat about the Labor Day Art Trail Hub Crawl, painting sunsets during the Canadian wildfires, the beauty of the Chautauqua region, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2023 Labor Day Fest – August 31, 2023
We talk with Collaborative Children's Solution's owner Pat Smeraldo about the 42nd Annual Labor Day Festival set for Sunday, September 3 at Bergman Park in Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kristan McMahon – August 31, 2023
We spoke with Robert H. Jackson Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon about the goals set for the Center for the coming year. … [Read more...]
Rep. Langworthy Meets With Chautauqua Lake Stakeholders to Discuss Lake Efforts
Chautauqua Lake organizations, local foundations, and other stakeholders met with Congressman Nick Langworthy Wednesday to discuss efforts around the lake. Chautauqua Lake is classified by the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]
