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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Planning Commission Learns About Proposed Affordable Housing Project on Spring Street

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street was presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Long Associates Architect Matt Long did the presentation on the joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Jackson Spring, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program Still Accepting Applications

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are still being accepted for the Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program. The program is a hands-on initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience necessary to develop large-scale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program, PAINT CHQ mural program

County Farmers Eligible For Help Following Impact of Winter Snowfall

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County agricultural producers are eligible to apply for low-interest loans in response to the severe impacts of snowfall this past winter. The low-interest Physical Loss Loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Physical Loss Loans, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Farm Service Agency

RFPs Being Accepted For Jamestown Microgrid Project

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Request for proposals are being accepted for the Jamestown Community Microgrid Project. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities issued a RFP for Professional Engineering Services for the project. The selected proposal will provide engineering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: DOE Grid Deployment Office, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, U.S. Department of Energy

Voters Approve Jamestown, Southwestern School Budgets

May 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters approved the Jamestown Public Schools budget and all propositions on the ballot. The $115.8 million 2025-26 school budget passed 322 to 55, a proposition to create a $10 million Capital Reserve Fund passed 329 to 45, and a proposition to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025-26 Jamestown School Budget, Frank Galeazzo, Hazeltine Public Library, Jamestown Public Schools, Joe Pawelski, Lakewood Memorial Library, Southwestern Central School District

County Hospitals Could Lose $13.4 Million, More Than 35k Could Lose Health Insurance Under GOP Tax Bill

May 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County hospitals could lose $13.4 million and 35,672 Chautauqua County residents could lose health insurance coverage under the proposed tax bill moving through Congress. The House is planning to vote, possibly today, on the legislation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Medicaid

Gov. Hochul Issues Formal Apology To Seneca Nation

May 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul visited the Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Tuesday to issue a formal apology for New York State’s role in the operation of the Thomas Indian School. Hochul met with President J. Conrad Seneca and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: J. Conrad Seneca, J.C. Seneca, Kathy Hochul, Seneca Nation of Indians, Thomas Indian School

Jamestown Public Schools’ Budget, School Board Seats Up For Vote Today

May 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

District voters will head to the polls today to vote on the Jamestown Public Schools budget and vote for two members of the Jamestown School Board. On the ballot for approval will be an $115,876,898 budget for the 2025-26 school year that includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025-26 Jamestown School Budget, Frank Galeazzo, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe Pawelski

Jamestown Public Schools’ Annual District Art Show Today

May 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Artwork by students from across Jamestown Public Schools will be on public display during the Annual District Art Show today. The show will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Middle School. The public is encouraged to enter through the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

CCIDA Receives $500,000 For Brownfield Sites

May 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has been awarded $500,000 to clean up Brownfield Sites. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funding will go toward assessing and planning the cleanup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Environmental Protection Agency, Nick Langworthy, United States Environmental Protection Agency

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