JAMESTOWN - WRFA will once again be on location at the Universa Downtown Jamestown Farmers Market this afternoon. We’ll be at the market from noon until 1 p.m. to talk about all that is happening at the market and also do several interviews with … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Federal Representatives Urge President to Send FEMA Aid to Help Pay for Flood Damages from May Storm
WASHINGTON - New York’s representatives in Washington are calling on President Barack Obama to take swift action on a request for federal aid to help pay for damages caused by last month’s flooding. In a joint media release, Senator Charles … [Read more...]
Community Foundation Awards $10,000 to Red Cross
JAMESTOWN - During a rain filled spring that left many throughout the Chautauqua region underwater, the American Red Cross of Southwestern New York responded by providing residents shelter and flood clean up kits. To assist with future flooding … [Read more...]
WCA Announces 2014 Nurse of Distinction
JAMESTOWN - WCA Hospital is pleased to announce that Senior Staff Nurse Patricia McKinney was named the “2014 Nurse of Distinction” at a special breakfast held in celebration of National Nurses Week. WCA Hospital awards the distinction to an … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Approve Bill That Increases Penalties Against Illegal Sale of Ivory, Rhino Horns
ALBANY - Officials in Albany want to put a stop to the illegal selling of ivory and rhinoceros horns in New York State. On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill to restrict the market for ivory … [Read more...]
State Relaxes Regulations for Marketing Craft Beverages
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced an agreement with legislative leaders on a bill that will continue the State’s support of the growing craft beverage industry by cutting burdensome requirements placed on producers and rolling back … [Read more...]
JHS Juniors Receive Honor from Senator Young
JAMETSOWN - State State Senator Catharine Young (R,I - Olean) recently awarded Jamestown High School juniors Katie Andalora and Steve Carlson with the NYS Senate’s Youth Leadership Recognition Award. The award recognizes students who exhibit … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Look to Pass Dozens of Bills During Final Week of Regular Voting Session
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany will try to address several issues before wrapping up their regular session and entering summer recess. Among the issues on the agenda are medical marijuana, a higher minimum wage and efforts to combat heroin … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested Following a High-Speed Chase Through City
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faces several charges after leading police on a high-speed chase through the city early Monday morning. Jamestown police accuse 24 year-old Joshua Whalen of speeding through the city driving his vehicle the wrong-way … [Read more...]
State Sees Improvement in Credit Rating, Reach’s Highest Rating in 50 Years
ALBANY - New York State has the best Credit Rating in 50 Years. Governor Andrew Cuomo, Senate Majority Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Monday issued statements regarding Moody’s Investors Service … [Read more...]
