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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Senecas, Senator Young to Host Joint Heroin and Opioid Forum

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

IRVING - The issue of heroin and opioid addiction will again take the spotlight today. The Seneca Nation of Indians’ “Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force” and
 State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean), as a member of the New York State Senate’s “Joint … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, Heroin, Heroin and Opioid Addiction Task Force, Opioid Addiction, Seneca Nation of Indians, State Senate

New Playground Equipment Installed at Lillian Dickson Park

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It was a perfect day to spend at the park this past weekend. 

That’s according to Andrew Dickson from the Chautauqua County Health Network, who’s helped to lead a group of volunteers in renovating Lillian Dickson Park on Falconer Street. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Dickson, Chautauqua County Health Network, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Friends of Lillian Dickson Park, Lillian Dickson Park

Governor Takes Time to Highlight State’s Robust Dairy Industry

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday thanked all the people who make New York’s dairy industry such an important sector of the state’s economy in celebration of Dairy Month in New York State and across the country. As the State's leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agriculture, Andrew Cuomo, Dairy, Dairy Industry

Jamestown BPU to Offer Dollar Hotdogs on Wednesday to Benefit St. Susan Center

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Stop by the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities parking lot outside Customer Service on Wednesday where BPU employee volunteers will be donating their lunch times to sell hot dogs and pop for the benefit of St. Susan Center. St. Susan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, St. Susan Center

[LISTEN] TRC ‘Applause’ Art Exhibit Now Open at Dykeman-Young Gallery; Public Reception is June 6

June 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The largest-ever public display of art created by people with disabilities at The Resource Center is now on exhibit at the Dykeman-Young Gallery in Jamestown. The exhibit is titled "Applause" and features more than 100 works by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Applause Exhibit, Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, Dykeman-Young Gallery, Julie French, Kristen McNitt, Steve French, The Resource Center, Volt Vision

City Police Continue Investigation into May 30 Shooting on Seventh St.

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting that took place late last week on Seventh St. Officers were called to the 100 block of West 7th Street On Friday night just after 11:30 p.m. after receiving several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting

One Person Charged in City Heroin Investigation

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police are continuing their investigation into the illegal sale of heroin in the area with the latest arrest taking place late last week on Willard St. According to police, officers obtained a search warrant after an investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmen Lopez, Drug Arrest, Heroin, Jamestown Police Department

Reed Says Those Involved in VA Scandal Should be Punished to ‘Fullest Extent of the Law’

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23)on Monday said problems within the Department of Veteran Affairs extend far beyond resignations and administrative troubles to what could be criminal activity. Reed says anyone found guilty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Veterans Affairs, Eric Shinseki, Tom Reed

County Democratic Committee Seeking Candidates for Possible Family Court Judge Position

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County democrats are looking for potential candidates for a second Chautauqua County family court judge. Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green says any qualified individual should contact him expressing interest, regardless … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Chautauqua County Family Court, Norman Green

SUNY at Fredonia Announces New Name and Logo

June 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREDONIA - SUNY Fredonia has announced a new name and brand identity. Going forward, the university will be known officially as, “The State University of New York at Fredonia,” although in most contexts, it will be referred to simply as, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mike Barone, Patty Herkey, SUNY Fredonia, The State University of New York at Fredonia, Virginia Horvath

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