Seven Jamestown City Council members issued a statement calling Mayor Eddie Sundquist's remarks after Council voted down the firefighter's contract "inflammatory." The five Council member who voted down the contract as well as Council Member at … [Read more...]
Ellicott Town Supervisor Resigns Following Charges
Ellicott Town Supervisor Pat McLaughlin has resigned following charges of public lewdness Ellicott Town Clerk Amy Bellardo confirmed that McLaughlin is resigning and that Town Councilwoman and Deputy Supervisor Janet Bowman will fill in as interim … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Promotes Rebecca Voty to Director of Member Services
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Rebecca Voty has been promoted to the position of Director of Member Services. Becky has been with the Chamber for over seven years and has served throughout that time as office … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown State of the City Address – February 3, 2022
Here is Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist's annual State of the City address that he presented Monday, January 31, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – February 3, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist the day after giving his State of the City Address and also the day after the City Council's voting session. We'll hear more about those two events as well as an update on the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – February 3, 2022
The Chautauqua County Humane Society has started up a new foster program and also will be starting its Pennies For Paws campaign this month. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Partnership Director Brian Papalia who tells us more. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Firefighter’s Union Issues Response to Contract Rejection by City Council
The Jamestown Firefighter's Union issued a response to Jamestown City Council voting down their contractual agreement. The statement from Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association Local 137 President Ben McLaughlin raises concerns over the … [Read more...]
Fourth State Appellate Court Dismisses Appeals by Ellicott in BPU Annexation Case
The Fourth State Appellate Court has ruled in favor of the City of Jamestown in regards to appeals filed by the Town of Ellicott in the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' annexation case. Attorneys for the town of Ellicott argued in Appellate … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation for New Congressional, Legislative Districts
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the legislation creating new Congressional and Legislative districts in New York. However, legal challenges are already being filed in court. New York State of Politics reports the suit filed in state Supreme … [Read more...]
Congressman Reed Calls for Silos to be Bridged in Substance Abuse, Mental Health Care
Congressman Tom Reed said silos in substance abuse and mental health care need to be bridged. Reed, in his weekly media call, said the Ways and Means Committee heard from a panel on Wednesday about how the Pandemic has exacerbated the crisis in … [Read more...]
