State Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation to eliminate the “duty to retreat” clause from New York self-defense statutes. Under this measure, citizens who are justified in using deadly force to defend themselves would be immune from … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Residents Asked to Fill out Community Health Assessment Survey
The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services is asking residents to fill out a Community Health Assessment. The survey is to gather information about Chautauqua County’s current health status, needs, and issues. The department … [Read more...]
SUNY Transcripts No Longer Withheld for Students With Outstanding Balances
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the State University of New York Board of Trustees has ended the practice of withholding transcripts from students with outstanding balances, effective immediately. Hochul said, "While I am proud that SUNY … [Read more...]
Hochul Signs Legislation to Allow Voting By Absentee Due to COVID-19
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. This legislation continues to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of … [Read more...]
Not Enough Signatures Block Motion Supporting Best Practices to Overcome COVID-19 From Coming to Floor
While a motion in support of best practices to overcome COVID-19 failed to receive enough signatures to come to the floor, it garnered an hour's worth of public comment at Wednesday's Chautauqua County Legislature meeting. The motion proposed by … [Read more...]
JPD Warning Drivers Who Cause Gridlock While Dropping Kids Off at School
Jamestown Police are asking drivers to follow traffic rules in school zones while dropping off kids or face being ticketed. JPD posted on social media that the department has received an "unbelievable amount of 'parking' complaints" at nearly … [Read more...]
CCIDA Assisted in $164 Million in New Investment, 314 New Jobs in 2021
Chautauqua County had $164 million in new investment, 314 new jobs, and 1,752 retained jobs in 2021 due to assistance from the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. Those were highlights presented in the 2021 annual report for the IDA … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – January 27, 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. FRI JAN 28 … [Read more...]
1,653 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths for January 16-22, 2022
New cases of COVID-19 remain high in Chautauqua County with 1,653 new cases for the week of January 16 through 22 being reported. There have been 24,531 total cases of COVID-19 since the start of the Pandemic. The Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]
New York’s Mask Mandate Remains In Place For Now
New York's mask mandate will remain in place for now after a judge issued a stay Tuesday afternoon of Monday's ruling that the mandate was unconstitutional. Justice Robert Miller of the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court issued the … [Read more...]
