JAMESTOWN - The Local chapter of the Lions Club has made a donation to the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk. On Wednesday morning members of the Jamestown Lions Club board of directors joined city officials in unveiling four new bicycle racks that are … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] NCC’s ‘Laugh in Peace’ Comedy Showcase Happening Thursday Night at Reg Lenna
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A special comedy show featuring three different comedians of different faith and focusing on bringing people together will be taking place Thursday night at the Reg Lenna Center for the … [Read more...]
Latest State Gun Law Prohibits Schools from Arming Teachers in the Classroom
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation that prohibits schools from arming teaches in the classroom. The latest state gun law limits an educational institution's ability to authorize any person who is not primarily employed as … [Read more...]
Candidates can Use Campaign Funds to Help with Childcare Under New Law Signed by Governor
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday signed legislation to allow state and local candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses, enabling more parents to run for public office. Specifically, the bill amends state election law to … [Read more...]
State Law Allows Firefighters, Emergency Medical Responders to Remove Animals Left in Vehicles
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation authorizing firefighters and other emergency medical responders to remove animals in unattended motor vehicles under conditions that endanger their health or well-being. This legislation … [Read more...]
Karbacka Named President of the Small Cities School District Association
Jamestown - Jamestown School Board member Nina Karbacka has been named the president of the New York State Association of Small City School Districts (NYSASCSD) for the 2019-20 school year. Karbacka has been a member of NYSASCSD for three years … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kristan McMahon Discusses August Programming at Jackson Center
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 25, 2019. Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon offers details on several upcoming events at the Jackson Center, including: A Lecture on George Marshall by Dr. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] New Contract with City Administrative Union Allows Employees to Opt Out of City Health Insurance Plan
JAMESTOWN - A group of about two dozen city of Jamestown employees now have a new contract in place. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council unanimously approved a new contract agreement with the Jamestown City Administrative Association (JCAA) … [Read more...]
Smothers Brothers Donate Items to National Comedy Center
JAMESTOWN - The Smothers Brothers were in Jamestown Monday to donate artifacts from their TV show “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” to the National Comedy Center. Tom and Dick Smothers appeared Monday afternoon at an official ribbon-cutting … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday that softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and allows for the expungement of some past offenses. The law changes an unlawful possession of marijuana statute into a violation … [Read more...]
