Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on President Joe Biden to direct the federal government to provide work authorizations, support, and shelter for 100,000 asylum seekers in New York State. Hochul, speaking at a press conference, commended the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
CCIDA Working On New Policies To Comply With Findings Of State Authorities Budget Office Report
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is working on new policies following a report on the agency by the State Authorities Budget Office. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the ABO found a number of policies that needed to be amended or put … [Read more...]
Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Clans Takes Place Aug 25-26
The Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Clans takes place today and tomorrow in Mayville. The event at Lakeside Park will feature nine pipe bands, six Celtic bands, and the gathering of 24 clans. There also will be Celtic … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival Set for Saturday, August 26
The Audubon Community Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival will take place this Saturday, August 26. Attendees at the event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothes to attract Monarchs in the indoor … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 24, 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 AUG 24 … [Read more...]
Falconer Residents Requesting Action from County, Start Neighborhood Watch Group Over Transitional Housing Issues
Falconer residents are requesting action by the county again in regards to the use of the Budget Inn for transitional housing by Department of Social Services. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski said he's not heard from county officials since last appearing … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Institution President Responds To Criticism About Cuts to Opera Program
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill is responding to criticism from residents over changes to the Opera program and other items. The Institution, in a media release earlier this summer, said due to attendance still being down after the … [Read more...]
State Representatives Urging Governor Hochul to Save Nourish New York Program
State representatives, including Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell, are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to save the Nourish New York program. Assemblyman Chris Tague, who represents the 102nd Assembly District and is the ranking … [Read more...]
County Government Retracts Story On Potential Residential Property Scam
Chautauqua County Government is retracting a news release about a potential residential property scam they sent out in June. A statement sent by Media Information Officer Justin Gould stated that the press release was regarding Admiral Realty LCC … [Read more...]
