WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the lawsuit against New York State he's part of in regards to the State requiring masks in schools. … [Read more...]
United Way Reports Out After 5 Years of Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Jamestown
The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County held a taskforce meeting to report out on the 5-year Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative in Jamestown. The city contracted with the United Way in 2016 after receiving $1-million-180-thousand dollars … [Read more...]
Green Space Proposed for Potters Terrace Park on East Third Street
The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation on the new green space proposed for Potter's Terrace. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Urban Core Director Frank Besse and Foundation and Leaf+Stone Landscape Architecture Architect Joe … [Read more...]
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker Announces Resignation
State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has announced his resignation. Governor Kathy Hochul announced Zucker's departure Thursday during a COVID-19 briefing, adding that he will stay on as health commissioner until the position is filled. … [Read more...]
20th Annual Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Day is Saturday
The Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Committee will hold its 20th Annual Workers’ Memorial Day tomorrow. The ceremony will take place at 11am at the Chautauqua County Workers’ Memorial Site at Erlandson Overview Park in Frewsburg. Workers’ … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – September 23, 2021
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 SEP 24 … [Read more...]
County Executive Wendel Proposes Tax Cut in 2022 Executive Budget
County Executive PJ Wendel is proposing a tax cut in his 2022 Executive Budget. Wendel presented his budget to the County Legislature Wednesday night that featured a property tax rate of $8.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. This is 26 cents less … [Read more...]
County Legislature Approves $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding
Despite an effort to table it, the Chautauqua County Legislature unanimously passed the resolution that outlined 43 projects to be funded using $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan monies. Democratic Legislator Bob Bankowski motioned to table the … [Read more...]
Master Gardeners Donate Books to Local Libraries
The Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Volunteer Program has donated books to the 24 local libraries in the Chautauqua County Library system. The three books given to each of the branch library are titled, "Butterflies Belong Here," "Mae the … [Read more...]
October 8th Deadline to Register To Vote
The deadline to register to vote in the November 2nd General Election is October 8th. County Board of Election Commissioners Luz Torres and Brian Abram said voters can obtain a Voter Registration form by calling (716) 753-4580, downloading a form … [Read more...]
