The Biden administration plans to distribute 400 million high-quality N95 masks for adults free of charge starting next week. A White House official said the masks will be available at thousands of pharmacies and other locations. The distribution … [Read more...]
PSC Cuts Rate Request by National Grid
The New York State Public Service Commission has cut a rate request by National Grid. The Commission decision slashed the proposed rate increase by more than one-third. National Grid had requested an increase of approximately $100.4 million in … [Read more...]
Mayville DMV to be Open Saturday, January 22 for Snowmobile Registration
The Department of Motor Vehicles office in Mayville will be open Saturday for snowmobile registration. County Clerk Larry Barmore sent out a release saying that all snowmobile trails in Chautauqua County are open following a recent heavy … [Read more...]
Southern Tier West Receives $70,000 to Develop Economic Development Strategy
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board will receive $70,000 to develop and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy. The funding was announced as part of $420,000 in federal funds being allocated through the … [Read more...]
CLA Makes Field Guide on Chautauqua Lake Aquatic Plants Available
A new field guide to learn about Chautauqua Lake's aquatic plants is available through the Chautauqua Lake Association's website. The CLA said the field guide was prepared by Racine-Johnson Aquatic Ecologists of Ithaca, New York. It is titled "A … [Read more...]
Carrie Swanson Hired as Jamestown Community Chamber Coordinator, Office Administrator
The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce has announced Carrie Swanson has been hired as the Jamestown Community Chamber Coordinator and Office Administrator. Ms. Swanson was employed at Wegmans Food Markets for many years where she had managed … [Read more...]
Audubon Looking for Volunteers for Snowflake Festival
Audubon Community Nature Center is looking for volunteers for their 40th annual Snowflake Festival. The festival, which takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 5, will offer nature hikes, a bonfire with s’mores, demonstrations and … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – January 20, 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 JAN 20 … [Read more...]
President Biden May Break Up Build Back Better Act
President Joe Biden said he will likely have to break up his Build Back Better Act that invests in social programs and climate policy. Biden, in his first official press conference of the year, said he believes Congress can still pass parts of … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Bill Allowing Remote Meetings by Government Bodies
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation last Friday extending the authorization for government bodies to hold remote meetings until the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. The bill extends previous modifications to the Open Meetings law and … [Read more...]
