The City of Jamestown recognized Jamestown Police Officer Mark Conklin for his heroism in saving multiple lives in a house fire last week. Officer Conklin caught two people who jumped from the second story window of 116 1/2 William Street on July … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Syringe Disposal Proposal, Hiring School Resource Officer
Jamestown City Council has approved an agreement with HOPE Chautauqua to obtain 10 sharps containers for syringe disposal. Council President Tony Dolce said the disposal units can be moved around, "Try them in different locations along the Riverwalk, … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Passes Home Rule Legislation for School Speed Zone Cameras, Elected Judge
Jamestown City Council met in Council Chambers for its voting session for the first time in 14 months Monday. Council President Tony Dolce said he woke up excited and it felt normal again, "I've got a reason to put a tie and shirt on and actually get … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Remembering Councilwoman Vickye James
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria "Vickye" James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and her years of work and community service, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor and Council President Respond Following News of City Councilwoman’s Sudden Death
WRFA is sad to report the sudden passing of Jamestown City Council woman Vickye James (Ward 3), who died Saturday, March 27. James was first elected to the city council in November 2015 and earlier this month announced her intention to run for … [Read more...]
City Republicans Announce Candidates for 2021 Local Elections
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Republican Committee recently met to endorse candidates for the Fall 2021 elections. The endorsed candidates for Jamestown City Council are all five incumbents: Brent Sheldon (Ward 1 and also the committee chairman), Tony … [Read more...]
Jamestown Democrats Announce City Council and County Legislature Candidates
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city Democrats have announced their slate of candidates for the 2021 local elections. In addition, two incumbent Democrats - Tamu Graham-Reinhardt from the Jamestown City Council and Chuck Nazzaro from the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
City Disagrees with WRFA over Violation of Open Meeting Law
JAMESTOWN - An attorney for the city of Jamestown says there was no violation of New York Sate Open Meetings Law (NYSOML) by the Jamestown City Council's fiance committee on March 8. Earlier this week, WRFA reported that the city council violated … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Committee Violates State Open Meeting Law While Discussing Return of Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council appears to have violated New York State Open Meetings Law this week when one of its committees met without providing public notice of the meeting, nor allowing it to be open to the public. On Monday night, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Hears from NCC Executive Director to Discuss Ward 3 Polling Location
JAMESTOWN - The executive director of the National Comedy Center says organization wants what's best for the Jamestown community and said that everyone is on the same team, working toward the same goal. Journey Gunderson appeared during the … [Read more...]
