The Chautauqua County Fair has been canceled for a second summer. The Fair made the announcement on their Facebook page, citing community health and well-being with the COVID-19 situation. Fair officials hope to bring the Fair back next year for … [Read more...]
State Considering Home Rule Legislation for Speed Zone School Cameras
Mayor Eddie Sundquist informed City Council that the home rule legislation for speed zone school cameras has been introduced to the State Assembly. He said they were still waiting for it to be introduced to the State Senate. Sundquist said the bill … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic to be Held at Love Elementary Thursday
The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding a community vaccination clinic at Love Elementary School this Thursday. The clinic is for anyone 18 years of age and older and will be able to accommodate walk-in's. It takes place Thursday from 10 … [Read more...]
Former State Sen. Young to Give Keynote at JCC Graduation
Former State Senator Cathy Young will give the keynote address for Jamestown Community College's Virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 14th. Young is currently the executive director of the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] SUNY JCC Music Department To Host Virtual Concerts
JAMESTOWN - The music department at SUNY Jamestown Community College will present two virtual concerts in May to showcase the college’s student musicians. “JCC student ensembles have continued to make music in spite of the challenges brought by … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Market Moving To Third Street for 2021
The Jamestown Public Market will be moving to a new location for the 2021 season. The City Council Public Safety Committee approved the special event permit application for the market, which will open Saturday, June 12th. It will now be located on … [Read more...]
City Looking to Hire Summer Laborers Using Street Funding Monies
The City may be hiring summer laborers thanks to additional public works monies. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the New York State Department of Transportation confirmed labor costs are reimbursable under some of the new street funding coming into … [Read more...]
City Council Discusses Birth Certificate Fee Waivers
City Council discussed birth certificate fee last night and whether that fee, which was increased from $10 to $30 last year, could be waived for certain individuals. Council Member At Large Tamu Graham-Reinhardt said she has had agencies reach out to … [Read more...]
JCC Celebrates Arbor Day with Tree Planting
Jamestown Community College celebrated Arbor Day with a tree planting event on its campus Friday. JCC Vice President of Student Affairs Kirk Young read a proclamation as part of the college's celebration, "I do hereby proclaim April 30, 2021 as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Frank Besse – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Executive Director Frank Besse on rehabilitation work happening at Potter's Terrace-AIDS Memorial Park … [Read more...]
