MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature Wednesday night approved a resolution to provide up to $25,000 in money from the county’s 2 percent occupancy tax fund for the cleanup of weeds in Chautauqua Lake’s Burtis Bay. According to the … [Read more...]
New York Leads Nation in Population Loss from 2017 to 2018
New census results show New York State lost thousands of residents over the last year. According to the census New York had a net loss of 48,510 residents, the most of any state, from July 2017 to 2018. Despite the drop, New York remained the … [Read more...]
Spectrum Customers to Receive Refund as Part of Settlement with NY Attorney General
ALBANY - Nearly 900,000 Spectrum internet customers in New York can expect refunds of up to $150 under the giant cable company’s consumer fraud settlement with the New York State Office of Attorney General. Under the settlement, Charter … [Read more...]
CARTS Offering Free Rides for Residents Using City-Fixed Routes in Jamestown, Dunkirk
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) recently announced a “Free Friday Fixed Routes” will be held on December 21, for riders utilizing its City-Fixed Routes in the Dunkirk and Jamestown areas. On December 21, riders can … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Slated to Open January 29
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the new DoubleTree by Hilton, located on 4th street in Jamestown, will be opening at the end of January. According to officials with the project the opening date has been set for Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hotel … [Read more...]
22 Chautauqua County Projects Will Receive $6.1 Million in Economic Development Funding from State
ALBANY - State officials announced Tuesday that more than $763 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round VIII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, with over $6.1 million going toward … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise and Rich Dixon with the Chautauqua County IDA
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Mark Geise, CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Richard Dixon, CFO of the IDA, to share … [Read more...]
Cuomo Offers Agenda for First 100 Days of Third Term
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his agenda for the first 100 days of 2019 during a wide-ranging speech Monday in Manhattan, where he vowed to set New York on a progressive course that he says would make President Franklin Roosevelt … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Weekend Shooting, Stabbings
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate three separate violent incidents – one shooting and two stabbings - that took place this past weekend. The first incident took place around 11:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Weinert Resigns from City Council, Mayor Will Appointment Replacement
JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council has submitted her resignation. Jamestown City Council President Marie Carrubba announced during Monday’s city council voting session that first-year Councilwoman Vanessa Weinert (D- At Large) had … [Read more...]
