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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Mosquitoes Still Posing Serious Health Risk

October 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More Mosquito Pools have tested Positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis in Chautauqua County MAYVILLE, N.Y. –The Chautauqua County Department of Health & Human Services (CCDHHS) is continuing to urge residents to take precautions to avoid … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Jamestown Audubon Society

Local Business and Manufacturing Groups to Celebrate MGG Day in Jamestown

October 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Officials with the Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier along with the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Dream It, Do It program will be gathering today at the Manufacturing Technology Institute (MTI) on Falconer St. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Dream It Do It, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Manufacturing Technology Institute, STEM Education Coalition

Several Local Officials Attend Official Naming Ceremony of Jackson Federal Courthouse

October 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A Chautauqua County country lawyer who ascended all the way to a seat on the Supreme Court has received would could be his most important recognition to date. On Monday, more than 200 guests – including representatives of the federal and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Greg Peterson, John Q. Barrett, Richard Arcara, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center, Robert H. Jackson Federal Courthouse, Rolland Kidder, Stan Lundine, William Skretny

Hawkins Marks Return to Jamestown with Show at Mojo’s, Infinity Cafe

October 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County native and professional musician who just wrapped up a tour that included two shows at Radio City Music Hall is back in Jamestown this week. Musician Cale Hawkins is in town to visit with friends and family and also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Cale Hawkins, Infinity Arts Café, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Radio City Music Hall, Stephanie Rogers, SYMBA

State Officially Recognizes Name Change of ‘Lake Erie Wine Country Trail’

October 4, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation that officially affirms the name change of the Chautauqua Wine Trail to the “Lake Erie Wine Country Trail,” the group’s preferred title for marketing and promotional efforts since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Cathy Young, Chautauqua Wine Trail, Lake Erie Wine Country Trail

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help in Finding Mayville Larceny Suspect

October 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in solving a series of  larcenies that took place in Mayville on Sept. 26. Investigators say a number of break-ins took place in the area of Elm St. in Mavyille from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Police Report

Government Shutdown Enters Day Three with No Agreement in Sight

October 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - It’s day number 3 of the partial government shutdown and so far there’s little promise it will end anytime soon. Top congressional leaders left a meeting at the White House Wednesday night with no change in message. It was the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Barack Obama, Congress, Harry Reid, House of Representatives, John Boehner, U.S. Senate

Congressman Reed Won’t Accept Pay During Government Shutdown

October 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s Congressman says he won’t accept a paycheck while the government is shut down. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) released a statement on Wednesday, saying that Congress has a job to do and if it can’t complete one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Honoring our Promise to America’s Veterans Act, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

Cuomo Announces New Tax Relief Commission, Pataki and McCall to Serve as Co-Chairs

October 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo has enlisted one of his predecessors to look for ways to cut taxes for businesses and middle class New Yorkers. On Wednesday, the governor named former Gov. George Pataki and former state Comptroller Carl McCall as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Carl McCall, George Pataki, NY Tax Reform and Fairness Commission, NY Tax Relief Commission

Cuomo Signs New Laws Aimed at Shielding Children and Protecting Victims

October 3, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed two bills that will further shield children from sexual offenders and protect victims of domestic violence. The first bill restricts the parental rights of convicted sexual offenders when a child is born as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, State Order of Protection Registry

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