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Air Quality Alert In Effect Due To Smoke From Canadian Fires

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There is an Air Quality Alert for all of Western New York, Finger Lakes Region, and Central New York for today. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for fine particulates due to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Quality Alert, Air Quality Health Advisory, air quality index, Canada Wildfires, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

Second Quarter Sales Tax Revenues Show Initial Increase For Jamestown Over 2025

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Second quarter sales tax revenues for April and May are up in the City of Jamestown over 2025. City Comptroller Ericka Thomas provided the update to Jamestown City Council, saying April is up 5% from last year with May being a little over 14% … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, City of Jamestown, Drescher and Malecki, Ericka Thomas, Jamestown City Council, Sales Tax

Chautauqua County Looking To Consolidate Jamestown Locations

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is looking move county services from three separate buildings downtown into former Lynn Building on the corner of East Third Street and Prendergast Avenue. The Legislature’s Public Facilities Committee heard a presentation from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 310-322 East Third Ventures LLC, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Office of Probation, Chautauqua Striders, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Jeff Wereski, Joe Roosa, Lynn Building, PJ Wendel, Public Facilities Committee, Roosa Corporation, South County Office Building, Spring Street Parking Ramp

YWCA Announces Women Of Achievement Award Recipients

July 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown has announced the recipients of the 2026 Women of Achievement Awards. This annual event recognizes and honors women in Chautauqua County whose career, volunteer, and advocacy achievements enhance diversity and inclusion and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Briana Postle, Crystal Surdyk, Diana Scott, Leishya Rios Pérez, Makayla Santiago-Froebel, YWCA Jamestown, YWCA Jamestown Women of Achievement Awards

Chautauqua Woman Dies Following Car-Bicycle Incident

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Chautauqua woman died after she was hit by a car while bicycling. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that just before 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 19-year old Levi Graham of Ashville reportedly failed to safely pass a bicyclist while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, Levi Graham, Mary Hustead, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Chautauqua Court

Residents Invited To Help Identify, Prepare For Climate-Related Risks, Natural Hazards At County Workshop

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents and stakeholders are being invited to participate in a County workshop to help identify and prepare for climate-related risks and natural hazards. Chautauqua County is holding the Visioning Workshop from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Countywide Resiliency Plan, James Prendergast Library, New York State Department of State, Smart Growth Countywide Program

American Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross

Master Gardeners Evening In The Garden To Focus On Hummingbirds

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden event will focus on hummingbirds this month. The free educational event takes place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 15 at the new Demonstration Garden located at 301 James … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Colleen Brentley, Dinah Hovey, Heather Greenfield, Rose Colucci

Audubon T-Shirt Fundraiser Underway

July 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is featuring foxes for its annual t-shirt fundraiser. Foxes are clever and fascinating animals that have recently been spotted trotting along on the grounds at the Audubon. The limited-edition t-shirt design was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Jessica Piskor, Pace Promotional Solutions

CDC Investigating Outbreak of Food-Borne Parasite That Has Sickened More Than A Thousand People

July 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CDC is investigating an outbreak of a food-borne parasite that has sickened more than a thousand people nationwide, including nearly 400 in New York since May. As of Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had received … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Cleveland Clinic, Cyclospora, cyclosporiasis, New York State Department of Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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