Joe Sempolinski has been sworn into the United States House of Representatives as Congressman for the 23rd district of New York. Sempolinski, speaking on the floor of the House Tuesday night, said he's been repeatedly asked why he would run when … [Read more...]
Students, Large Crowd Turn Out for Plessy v. Ferguson Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center
It was a standing room only crowd to hear the descendants of the plaintiff and judge in Plessy v. Ferguson case speak at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday as part of Constitution Day. Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court … [Read more...]
Michael Grandinetti to perform magic at Reg Lenna on Saturday, Sept. 17
JAMESTOWN - Nationally known magician and illusionist Michael Grandinetti will perform live on stage at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Magic of Michael Grandinetti features breathtaking wonders from the magician's … [Read more...]
MHA Receives $500,000 Grant to Fight Substance Use Disorder Crisis
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand have announced $500,000 in federal funding for the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. The funding was allocated by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) … [Read more...]
City Council Considers How to Add Funding to Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council is looking at how to increase funding to a Senior Citizen Home Improvement program while not completely removing funding for another home improvement program. Two resolutions being considered would add an additional $500,000 … [Read more...]
Joe Sempolinski to Be Sworn In September 13 as 23rd Congressional District Representative
Congressman-Elect Joe Sempolinski will be sworn into office tonight. The Republican won a special election against Democrat Max Della Pia to fill the seat vacated by former Representative Tom Reed, who left office in May to take another … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves Grant Funding for Dunkirk Airport Runway Lighting Project
The Chautauqua County Legislature approved a resolution accepting a $669,915 grant for the Dunkirk Airport at a special meeting Monday night. Airport Manager Shannon Barnhart, speaking at the meeting, said that money from the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]
County Holding Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day September 17
Chautauqua County is holding a Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day this Saturday, September 17. The County Department of Public Facilities Division of Solid Waste will hold the event from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the DPF building at 454 North … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Artist Molly Strong on Spring Street Parking Garage Mural – September 9, 2022
WRFA's Anthony Merchant talks with local artist Molly Strong about her mural project on the Spring Street parking garage in Jamestown. They also talk influences, creative process and other outlets of creativity Molly … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Request to Add $1 Million to Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program
Jamestown City Council will review a request to add $1 million to the Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive program after demand exceeded original allocations. One resolution would move $500,000 from the Home Improvement Incentive Program to … [Read more...]
