Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has declared a State of Emergency that bars housing additional immigrants in the county. Wendel said the order is in response to New York City's announced intentions to send migrants and asylum seekers to … [Read more...]
Birth Control Now Available Over the Counter in NYS
Birth control is now available over the counter in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to expand access to hormonal contraception by making it available over the counter, particularly assisting marginalized populations who … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory of SUNY Jamestown Community College
JCCs Neil Flory joined WRFAs Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss upcoming spring events at SUNY Jamestown Community College including a residency from artist A.I the Anomaly and the 2023 Jazz Fest featuring Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee … [Read more...]
Inmate Education Program With JCC Aims to Decrease Recidivism
Inmates at the Collins Correctional facility will now have the ability to obtain a college degree through Jamestown Community College. A Second Chance Pell Experiment grant through the the U.S. Department of Education is making the program … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul’s Job Approval Rating Up
Governor Kathy Hochul's job approval rating is the best it's ever been. Siena College Poll released polling results which show Hochul's job approval is at 56%, up from 49% in December. Her favorability rating is 48%, up a little from 45% last … [Read more...]
Jamestown Community College to Receive Funding to Expand Child Care Access
Jamestown Community College is set to receive state funding to expand child care access. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $10.8 million to address child care deserts across SUNY campuses. This is the second phase of a broader initiative to ensure … [Read more...]
NYS Tuition Assistance Program Expanded to Part-Time Students
New York State's Tuition Assistance Program is getting a $150 million expansion that is estimated to provide assistance to 75,000 additional students. Governor Kathy Hochul said students of color, immigrant students, and female students were often … [Read more...]
Sen. Borrello Introduces Bill to Refund SUNY, CUNY Tuition for Students Dis-Enrolled Due to No Vaccination
State Senator George Borrello has introduced a bill to refund tuition to SUNY and CUNY students who had to leave school due to not being vaccinated against COVID-19. Borrello said SUNY gave students 35 days to get vaccinated or file for an … [Read more...]
SUNY Leaders to Push for Continued Support from Albany
BUFFALO - The leadership from SUNY campuses in Western New York will gather on the Buffalo State campus Thursday to call on state legislators to continue their support of New York's public higher education sector by creating a new Investment Fund and … [Read more...]
JCC Welcomes New President During Friday Ceremony
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College installed its either president on Friday. Dr. Cory L. Duckworth was installed as JCC President during an inauguration ceremony in the Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre on JCC’s Jamestown … [Read more...]
