State Senator George Borrello has introduced a bill to refund tuition to SUNY and CUNY students who had to leave school due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Borrello said SUNY gave students 35 days to get vaccinated or file for an … [Read more...]
Kiantone Business One of 52 in NYS Granted License to Grow Cannabis
A Kiantone business is one of 52 businesses granted a conditional license to grow cannabis in New York State. The ReLeaf Market, located on Foote Avenue Extension, got the news Thursday, April 14 from the state. Owner Kerry Trammel said one of the … [Read more...]
Marvin House Luncheon to feature Author Walt Pickut on His Book ‘The First Counterspy’
Local Author Walt Pickut will discuss his new book, "The First Counterspy" at the Marvin Community House today. Pickut, a New Jersey native, now lives in Jamestown. He has multiple undergrad degrees including in the fields of biology, chemistry, … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – April 21, 2022
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 APR 21 … [Read more...]
Jamestown School Board Passes $93.8 Million Budget, No Tax Increase
The Jamestown School Board approved the 2022-23 School District Budget at its meeting Tuesday night. The $93,893,354 budget, which has no tax levy increase, now goes before voters for approval at the polls on Tuesday, May 17. Superintendent Dr. … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Site Plans for West Third Street Redesign
The Jamestown Planning Commission unanimously approved the site plans for the West Third Street Redesign. Planning Commission member and Jamestown Director of Public Works Jeff Lehman said the $500,000 project is set to begin in May and continue … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives $51,000 Capacity Grant
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will receive a $51,000 capacity grant from the State Department of Environmental Conservation. The grant is part of $3.375 million in Conservation Partnership Program Grants which represents record funding for … [Read more...]
Live Poultry Shows, Exhibitions Banned to Help Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu
The State Department of Agriculture and Markets has banned all live poultry shows and exhibitions to try to stop the spread of Avian Bird flu. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, a highly contagious, fatal, flu-like disease of poultry, has been … [Read more...]
JCC Holds Annual Earthfest April 20
Jamestown Community College is holding its annual Earthfest 2022 Wednesday, April 20. The event takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with this year's theme "Protect Our Pollinators." Activities on campus will include music, educational … [Read more...]
County Legislators Hear Proposals on Suspending Gas Sales Tax
County legislators heard initial proposals for how they could give consumers a break on gasoline sales tax. County Attorney Stephen Abdella and County Finance Director Kitty Crow presented to the Administrative Services Committee on the … [Read more...]
