WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker who gave a recap on the 2020-21 school year and what's up next for the district. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rob Cole – June 17, 2021
Western New York and all of New York State are experiencing a gypsy moth outbreak. We joined a press conference with State Department of Environmental Conservation Forester Rob Cole to find out more about this outbreak. … [Read more...]
The City of Jamestown Celebrated 40 Years of Being a Tree City USA at Allen Park
The City of Jamestown celebrated 40 years of being a Tree City USA at Allen Park Thursday. Parks Manager Dan Stone said 10 trees were being planted as part of that recognition, "The four that we will finish off planting shortly were purchased last … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Review Transfer of 28 Properties to County Land Bank
The Chautauqua County Legislature will be reviewing a resolution at its full meeting Wednesday to transfer 28 properties to the County Land Bank. County Attorney Stephen Abdella told the Legislature's Audit & Control Committee that a working … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Declared Federal Holiday, Local Celebrations Planned at Jackson-Taylor Park
Black Americans rejoiced Thursday after President Joe Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday. At a jubilant White House bill-signing ceremony, Biden agreed that more than a commemoration of the events of June 19, 1865, is needed. That’s when Union … [Read more...]
JHS Graduation to Be One Ceremony, No Capacity Restrictions
Jamestown Public Schools released an update on the High School graduation ceremony this morning: Due to new NYSDOH guidance released yesterday that eliminates previously imposed capacity limits, JHS is pleased to announce that they can now hold one … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Says New York Worse Off After State Legislative Session
State Senator George Borrello says New York is worse off as a result of the State Legislative session that ended last week. Borrello cited Governor Andrew Cuomo's controversies, saying Cuomo couldn't effectively govern the state or negotiate a … [Read more...]
State Senator George Borrello Urging Governor Cuomo to Sign Nourish NY Bill
State Senator George Borrello joined Queens Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz to urge Governor Cuomo to sign the Nourish New York bill. The legislation has been passed as part of the State Budget in April, but sitting on the Governor's desk … [Read more...]
Jamestown Planning Commission Reviews Local Preservation Ordinance
The Jamestown Planning Commission reviewed the Local Preservation Ordinance at its meeting Tuesday. City Principal Planner Ellen Shadle said the ordinance would be part of the City's zoning provision. A Preservation Board would accompany the … [Read more...]
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Wrecking Havoc On Trees in NYS
Gypsy moth caterpillars are in Western New York and the outbreak is wrecking havoc across New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Forester Rob Cole said gypsy moths are a non-native insect. It was introduced in New England … [Read more...]
