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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Community Foundation Awards Two Grants to Youth Symphony

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has awarded two grants to the Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony (CRYS). “We are so grateful to the Community Foundation for this support,” said CRYS board president Tanya Anderson, “and we’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bryan Eckenrode, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Chautauqua Regional Youth Symphony, Tanya Anderson

St. Susan Center Presents ‘Soup and a Song’ Saturday, Featuring Steel Rails

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local residents are being invited to the St. Susan Center Saturday night for the return of a popular fundraising event. The “Soup and a Song” a program returns, featuring music from the musical duo Steel Rails. Soup and a Song is designed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dave Moller, Elegant Edibles, Gary Cuckler, Soup and a Song, St. Susan Center, Steel Rails

Stand Up Comedian Quinn Patterson Returns to Jamestown Savings Bank Arena on Saturday

January 16, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first professional standup comedy show of 2015 will be taking place this weekend at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena. The Wits n'Giggles Comedy Series returns at 7:30 p.m. Saturday night will feature the return of comedian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Quinn Patterson, Standup Comedy, Wits n' Giggles

City Financial Task Force Holds First Meeting

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The first meeting of a group created to identify and discuss possible cost saving measures and efficiencies in city government took place Wednesday afternoon in Jamestown city Hall. According to an article in the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Cornell, David Leathers, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, Jim Olson, Joe Bellitto, John Zabrodsky, Joint Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction, Kim Ecklund, Marilyn Fiore-Lehman, Mike Anderson, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce, Wayne Rishell

Young’s Mental Health Treatment Legislation Signed into Law

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - bill sponsored by Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) designed to improve mental health treatment and increase public protection has been signed into law by the governor. The new law was put into place on Wednesday and will ensure that mentally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Correctional Crime, Mental Health

Cuomo to Deliver State of State, 2015-16 Executive Budget on Jan. 21

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo says the 2015-16 Executive Budget will be released and presented together with the 2015 State of the State Address. The 2015 New York State of Opportunity Agenda will be presented by Governor Cuomo on Wednesday, January … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Budget, State of the State

Cassadaga Student Named Distinguished Young Woman of NY for 2015

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A student from Cassadaga Valley has won the title of Distinguished Young Woman of New York State for 2015. The Post-Journal is reporting that Cassadaga’s Heather Dorler won the title during the award show on Saturday in Albany. Dorler … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Distinguished Young Women, Heather Dorler

[WATCH] Bills Introduce Ryan as New Head Coach

January 15, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ORCHARD PARK - The Buffalo Bills formally introduced its new head coach Rex Ryan during a press conference Wednesday afternoon in Orchard Park. Ryan was named the new coach on Monday following an extensive search by team ownership and management. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Doug Marone, Rex Ryan

Mental Health Association Requests Support for Drug Treatment Program from City Officials

January 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local health organization that provides a drug rehab program for area addicts is asking city leaders to offer their support. During Monday night’s Jamestown City Council Work Session, Rick Huber of the Mental Health Association of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Drug Addiction Awareness Forum, Drug Treatment, Heroin, Jamestown City Council, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, methamphetamine, Rick Huber

City Officials Continue Discussion of $3,000,000 Bonding Proposal

January 13, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials Monday night continued discussion on borrowing $3 million to help pay for critically needed equipment and improvement to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. During the discussion, council members asked about several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, Joe Bellitto

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