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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

County Legislature Opts Into Opioid Settlement, Will Receive Over $957,000

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Letitia James, Opioid Lawsuit, Opioid Settlement, Pat Slagle, Teva Pharmaceuticals

Legislature Approves Creation of Media Information Officer with Some Contention

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the creation of a County Media Information Officer position, but not without some contention. The position will be charged with disseminating all county communications and will be located in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Billy Torres, Chautauqua County Legislature, Elisabeth Rankin, Lisa Vanstrom, Media Information Officer, Susan Parker, Terry Neibel, Tom Nelson

CCIDA Officials Say 2022 ‘Epic’ Year for Chautauqua County

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency officials report 2022 was an "epic" year for Chautauqua County. CCIDA CEO and Deputy County Executive for Economic Development Mark Geise presented the 2022 Annual Report on the CCIDA to the Board on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 CCIDA Annual Report, Al-Tech Revolving Loan Fund, CARES Act Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Furniture Mart Building, Hotel Lenhart, Mark Geise, Truck-Lite

IDEA Coalition Community Meeting for Black/African Americans Tonight at Love School

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County I.D.E.A. Coalition is holding a community meeting to discuss issues specific to the Black/African American Community tonight. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. at Love Elementary School and is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County IDEA Coalition, Leecroft Clarke

Rep. Langworthy Appointed to House Rules Committee

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has been appointed to the House Rules Committee. Virtually all legislation goes through the rules committee. Langworthy is one of only nine Republicans who will serve. He said in a statement, "In this new era under a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House Rules Committee, Nick Langworthy

Reg Lenna Part of Coalition Seeking Funding from NYS

January 26, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts is one of 13 downtown historic performing arts centers seeking on-going $20 million in operating support from New York State. The coalition, known as Alive Downtowns!, have met virtually since the start of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alive Downtowns!, Hillary Meyer, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame

IDA Board Approves Partial Funding Toward Airport Study

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved using $25,000 toward an Airport Market Analysis Study. IDA CEO and Deputy County Executive of Economic Development Mark Geise said the goal is to do the study as part of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Study, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Chautauqua County Legislature, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel, Shannon Barnhart, U.S. Department of Transportation

JPS Adds Unified Basketball, Girls Flag Football to Team Sport Offerings

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will have two new sports team offerings this Spring. The Jamestown School Board approved the creation of a Unified Basketball team and a Girls Flag Football team at its meeting Tuesday. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben Drake, Girls Flag Football, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jessie Joy, Kevin Whitaker, Section VI, Unified Basketball

Senior Citizen Home Improvement Program Could Receive Final Boost

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

A program that helps senior citizens make improvements to their homes may get another round of funds from Jamestown City Council. Finance Chair Kim Ecklund is proposing using an additional $282,856 in American Rescue Plan funds to cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City Council Finance Committee, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Lisa Volpe, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program

Infinity Performing Arts Holds Pearl City Clay House Ribbon Cutting

January 25, 2023 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Infinity Performing and Visual Art's new venture, Pearl City Clay House, held a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday. Infinity Executive Director Shane Hawkins said while they offer youth programming, they often received requests to offer programming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Debra Eck, Doors Open Jamestown, Infinity Performing and Visual Art, Infinity Performing Arts, Pearl City Clay House, Shane Hawkins

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