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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Senator Young Among Six Lawmakers who Received Recent Death Threat

June 3, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A half-dozen female members of the State Legislature – including Senator Cathy Young of Olean - have received death threats that are being investigated by the State Police and FBI. That’s according to a report in the Buffalo News this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, State Legislature, State Senate

Chautauqua County Executive Submits Multi-Government Efficiency Plan to State Officials

June 3, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - County executive Vince Horrigan has submitted the county’s multi-government efficiency plan to Albany as part of the state’s Property Tax Freeze Credit program. According to Horrigan’s office, the plan included the participation of 30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Multi-Government Efficiency Plan, New York STate Division of Budget, Property Tax Freeze Program, Vince Horrigan

Gillibrand Says Federal Transportation Money Should be Used for Local Bridge Improvement Projects

June 3, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for a new measure that will give states the authority to use more federal funds on local bridge improvement projects. Federal policy limits the amount of federal transportation funds states can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kirsten Gillibrand, National Highway Performance Program, New York State Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation

Chautauqua Belle Owners Sign New Lease Agreement with Mayville

June 3, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The owners of the Chautauqua Belle steamer have signed a new lease agreement with the village of Mayville, ensuring that the boat’s home will remain in the village until at least October 2019. According to the Post-Journal, the new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Belle, Marty Bova, Mayville Village Board, U.S. Steam Lines Ltd

Hospice Chautauqua County to Hold Remembrance Service on June 7

June 3, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LAKEWOOD - Hospice Chautauqua County will hold its annual Remembrance Service and Butterfly Release on Sunday, June 7 to commemorate loved ones who have passed away. The service will be held at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at Fairmount Ave. in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hospice Chautauqua County

Jamestown Police Chief Offers Details on Body-Worn Cameras for JPD Officers

June 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown is looking into the issue of getting body cameras for every member of its police department. On Monday Jamestown Public Safety Director and police Chief Harry Snellings went over the details of equipping every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Body Worn Cameras, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Sam Teresi

Havana Cuban Cafe Celebrates Opening with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Two new businesses have officially been welcomed into the Jamestown community. On Monday the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Jamestown held a special ribbon cutting ceremony … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Havana Cuban Cafe and Pizzeria, Reuben Hernandez, Sam Teresi

Brenda Fitzgerald Named WCA’s 2015 Nurse of Distinction

June 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital is pleased to announce that Brenda L. Fitzgerald, R.N., WCA Heart Center Cardiac Rehab Specialist, was named the “2015 Nurse of Distinction” at a special breakfast held in celebration of National Nurses Week. WCA Hospital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brenda Fitzgerald, WCA Hospital

[WATCH] Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers Performing in Jamestown on Saturday, June 6

June 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - San Francisco rock and roll band, Nicki Bluhm & the Gramblers, will play a concert at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on Saturday, June 6. The show will begin at 7 p.m. when opening band, The Mother Hips play. Seating is General … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News, Video Tagged With: Mother Hips, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Southern Tier Brewing Company LIVE Series

Two Face Burglary Charges Following Investigation in Stockton

June 1, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Two Chautauqua County men are in the county jail on $15,000 bail following an investigation into metal theft in the town of Stockton. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 21 year-old Justin Peck of Stockton and 20 year-old Jacob … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jacob VanDeWark, Justin Peck

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