Community Matters

The James Prendergast Library is getting ready for this Third Annual Block Party and Summer Reading program. Assistant Library Manager Jennifer Champ tells us more.

A River Revival will be taking place at McCrea Point Park on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

The Chautauqua County Legislature is reviewing Agricultural District 8 this year, which includes the City of Jamestown. We bring you the presentation by Chautauqua County Junior Planner Lauren Sharp to Jamestown City Council on June 3, 2024.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund discusses the State of the City as well as the nearly $3 million shortfall the city is facing in this year's budget.

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation's annual "Give Big CHQ" day of philanthropy will take place June 13, 2024. Community Impact Officer Liz Jones tells us more.

Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia talks about fostering and events the Society will be at this month.

The Jamestown Public Market opens for the 2024 season on June 8. Food Access Manager Nick Weith and Rev. Luke Fodor discuss what's to be expected this season along with sharing details about other food programs.

Jamestown Pride will be holding a number of events during the month of June, including a Pride Progress Flag raising on June 1 and a festival on June 8. Pride Committee members Steven Cobb and Jessica Frederick tell us more.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about a symposium on Chautauqua Lake that's taking place in June as well as other economic development news.

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto tells us about the ReTool Conference coming to the Harbor Hotel on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.

State Senator George Borrello discusses his thoughts on the recently passed state budget and more.

State Assemblyman Andy Goodell is in his final year representing the 150th Assembly district. He gives his thoughts on the state budget as well as other legislation he's working on.

Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund talks about city finances, capital projects, and how her first 4 months have gone.

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities recently announced they are researching options to "retool" the utility's District Heating system. BPU officials joined us to explain what the system is and what is next.

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker talks with us about the 2024-25 budget and finances for the district.

New theatre seats will be going into the Reg Lenna Theatre. Reg Marketing & Communications Director Len Barry tells us about the seats and how folks can support the theatre.

The Chautauqua County Humane Society has made one of its adoption promotions permanent. Fundraising & Communication Director Brian Papalia explains more.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to discuss his state of the county address, his reaction to the state budget and more.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel delivered his 2024 State of the County address to the Chautauqua County Legislature on April 24, 2024.

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, County Planning Department, and housing-related stakeholders recently completed a County-wide Housing Market Analysis and Development Strategy. We talked with County Planning Coordinator Rebecca Wurster and Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk about what they learned.

Jamestown City Council passed a new housing ordinance and also an update to an existing one at their March voting session. Mayor Kim Ecklund tells us what the next steps are and gives updates on the Fleet Maintenance Building project.

Jamestown Community College cut the ribbon Wednesday on its new Occupational Therapy Clinic. Here's the ceremony led by JCC Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Director Sarah Tranum.

Those looking to adopt a dog can get a break on dogs who have been at the Chautauqua County Humane Society for a long time. Director of Fundraising & Communication Brian Papalia tells us more.

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, how the Wetlands Protection Act affects Chautauqua Lake, and more.

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation held a virtual meeting on March 11, 2024 with Chautauqua County officials and other town and village officials about how the state's Wetlands Protection Act will affect Chautauqua Lake.