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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 Announces Rally to Save Lakeshore Hospital

January 6, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

IRVING - Senator Catharine Young is organizing a rally to save Lake Shore Hospital later this month. The rally will take place at Silver Creek High School on Saturday, January 11 at 12:30 p.m. The event will be co-hosted Assemblymen Andy Goodell and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, David DiPietro, George Borrello, Joseph Giglio, Lake Erie Regional Health System, Lake Shore Hospital, Mark Grisanti, Seneca Nation of Indians, TLC Health Network, Tom Reed, Vince Horrigan

Wind Chill Advisory Continues Until Noon

January 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A Wind Chill Advisory for Jamestown and the rest of Chautauqua County remains in effect until noon Friday. Temperatures will stay in the single digits, but with the wind chill it will feel like -15 to -20 degrees. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service, Severe Weather, Wind Chill, Winter Storm

Cuomo Declares a State of Emergency for NY State

January 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York State is in a state of Emergency due to a winter storm that has been making its way across the area. Governor Andrew Cuomo made the declaration late Thursday afternoon as a major winter storm started to bring heavy snow, sub-zero … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Severe Weather, State of Emergency, Winter Storm, Winter Weather

Ronan Tynan to Perform at Reg Lenna on March 6, 2014

January 3, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will present "An Evening With Ronan Tynan" on its stage, March 6, 2014. One of the original Irish Tenors, Ronan Tynan, will perform an evening of classic songs in a solo concert. As an Irish Tenor, he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, Irish Tenors, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Ronan Tynan, United Arts Appeal

Jamestown Police Issue Travel Advisory, Remind Residents of Alternate Parking Rules

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - With the current weather and road conditions, the Jamestown Police Department is advising that all motorists use extreme caution while driving. City Police and the Department of Public Works are also reminding all city residents that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Severe Weather, Winter Weather

Winter Storm Warning in Effect Until 6 a.m. Friday; Wind Chill Advisory Thursday and Friday

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Jamestown and the rest of Chautauqua County until 6 a.m. Friday and a wind chill advisory remains in effect from 4 p.m. Thursday to noon Friday, making outside temperatures feel as cold as -15 to -20 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Weather Service, Winter, Winter Storm, Winter Storm Warning

Governor Activiates State Emergency Operations Center

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo will activate New York’s Emergency Operations Center – also known as EOC – later today at 10:00 a.m. The activation will be to help monitor the winter storm that is moving through the area. In addition to widespread … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Emergency Operations Center, Severe Weather, Winter Storm, Winter Weather

Horrigan Sworn in as Chautauqua County Executive

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Chautauqua county’s new County Executive has been sworn into office. On Wednesday, Vince Horrigan of Bemus Pont officially became the county’s new executive during a swearing in ceremony in Mayville. The event was the culmination of his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Vince Horrigan

Jamestown WWII Veteran Receives High Honor from France

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown native and World War II Veteran has been honored for his service to our country. On New Years day, State Senator Cathy Young was in Jamestown to honor U.S. Army veteran Basil Spitale, who has been appointed to France’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Spitale, Cathy Young, France’s National Order of the Legion of Honor, Veteran, World War II

Humane Society’s Hot Dogs, Cool Cats Promotion Now Underway

January 2, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An annual fundraiser for the Chautauqua County Humane Society is now underway. The Hot Dogs, Cool Cats Pet Photo Contest involves local residents uploading a photo and story of their favorite pet for online visitors to vote on. All … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Hot Dogs Cool Cats, Media One Group, Panebianco Photography, PetSmart

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