As the area faces another Winter Storm this week, Jamestown Schools and the City of Jamestown are working to ensure student safety when they walk to school. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said District personnel and Public Works staff met … [Read more...]
City Council Approves $2 Million of ARP Funds for Equipment, Projects
Jamestown City Council approved $2 million worth of projects and purchases using American Rescue Plan funds at its meeting Monday. Resolutions totaling $1.26 million to purchase equipment and vehicles for the Parks and Public Works Departments … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Latin Inspiration – Interview with Carlye Swanson from Striders
Latin Inspiration host Juan Perez interviews Carlye Swanson, Chautauqua Striders Mentoring Coordinator and Tutoring Coordinator for Elementary and Middle Schools of Chautauqua County. She was joned by Elimelec Perez Estraiders, Striders Programmer, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Votes Down Firefighters Contract, Approves Police Contract
Jamestown City Council voted down a contract with the Jamestown Professional Firefighters Association in a vote of 5 to 2 at its voting session Monday. The contract covered January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 and would have included hiring four … [Read more...]
City Council Votes Down BPU Citizen Appointments, Reappointment to Human Rights Commission
Jamestown City Council voted down Mayor Eddie Sundquist's citizen appointments to the Board of Public Utilities as well as the reappointment of Justin Hubbard to the Human Rights Commission. City Clerk Jennifer Williams read a letter from the … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul’s Mask Mandate Granted Full Stay by Appeals Court
Governor Kathy Hochul's statewide mask mandate was granted a full stay by a State Appeals Court on Monday. The mandate had been given a "temporary stay" by the Appellate Division on January 25th after State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – An Interview with LeLand Gantt from ‘Rhapsody in Black
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with actor LeLand Gantt about his one-man show, "Rhapsody in Black", which will be presented at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. The show focuses on the issue racism in America, as told through the … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Man Dies in Snowmobile Accident in Chautauqua
A Dunkirk man died in a snowmobile accident Sunday night in the town of Chautauqua. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they responded just after 10 p.m. to a report of a snowmobile accident on a trail off Bloomer Road. Emergency … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist to Deliver State of the City Address
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist will deliver his annual State of the City Address Monday, January 31. The address is scheduled to be streamed on jamestownny.gov/live and social media pages at noon. The remarks also will be posted on the City's … [Read more...]
