The City of Jamestown's Central Garage project is around $389,000 over budget. Former Public Works Director and current Project Manager Jeff Lehman updated Jamestown City Council on the Washington Street facility project on Monday night. He … [Read more...]
Phase One of Westside Sewer Extension Project Now Complete
Officials cut the ribbon Monday in Stow on Phase 1 of the Westside Sewer Extension. The $16.9 million project brings sewer and water along Route 394 from Ashville to Stow and services approximately 450 developed properties in the Town of North … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides
State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]
Lakewood Village Hall Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places
New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended that the Lakewood Village Hall be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The State and National Register listing can assist owners in revitalizing properties, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] The Swedish Hour – June 11, 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...]
Rolison Pleads Guilty to Two Fatal Crashes, Bench Memorial Dedication Held for Lexy Hughan
The Jamestown man charged in two fatal crashes has pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pled guilty to Second Degree Manslaughter for the vehicular fatality that took … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown May Be In Violation of City Charter Due to Number of Grants Not Being Accepted or Authorized By City Council
The City of Jamestown may be in violation of its City Charter due to nearly $2 million worth of grants in the previous year not being accepted or authorized for use by City Council. Based on a grant report provided to City Council at its December … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Resolution to Hire Contractor For Affordable Internet Program, North Main Street Viaduct Project Proposal
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would hire a contractor to get the word out about a federal affordable internet program. The City was awarded $150,000 through the Federal Communications Commission to hire a communications … [Read more...]
Comedian Joan Rivers’ Archive Donated to National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center will become the home of Joan Rivers’ career archive. The announcement came on the 90th birthday of the late comedy icon. Rivers' archive includes a file cabinet containing over 65,000 original jokes spanning from the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – STCLVR – June 09, 2023
Gorg Mor (STCLVR) stopped by WRFA to talk to Anthony Merchant about an upcoming show at Jamestown Skate Products, writing new music, performing in Brooklyn and Ithaca, releasing music on vinyl and much … [Read more...]
