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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown School Board Appoints Tim Mains as Next Superintendent

June 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown School Board have finalized and approved their selection for the district’s next school superintendent. Newly appointed Jamestown School Superintendent Tim Mains, addressed the Jamestown school board and others … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chris Reilly, Columbia University, David O'Rourke, Deke Kathman, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Jamestown Teachers Association, Joe DiMaio, Rochester City Council, Rochester City School District, Tim Mains

MORNING NEWS: Reed Says State Should do More to Help Existing Businesses

June 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed says he’s pleased to see new York Governor Andrew Cuomo work toward bringing in new business to the state, but he also says the governor and state lawmakers still needs to do more to help businesses already in operation. Reed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bob Duffy, Tax-Free NY, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Reed Comments on NSA Leaks Involving Cell Phone User Info

June 11, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The man who represents Chautauqua County in Congress says more oversight is needed when it comes the government's surveillance of phone traffic. During his weekly media conference Call, WRFA asked Congressman Tom Reed about the leak in the National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Edward Snowden, National Security Administration, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Reed Announces New Funding Program for Chautauqua Lake

June 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BEMUS POINT - Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he wants to help improve the health of Chautauqua County’s greatest resource. On Friday, Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was in Bemus Point announcing his effort to take action to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Bryan Dahlberg, Chautauqua Lake, Environmental Protection Agency, Fred Croscut, Greg Edwards, Impaired Waters Improvement Act, Tom Reed, Vince Horrigan

MORNING NEWS: Police Arrest City Man for Allegedly Operating Crackhouse

June 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A city man is in Chautauqua County Jail after being arrested for allegedly operating a crack house near the downtown. City Police say officers executed a search warrant at 106 W. Eighth St. on morning after learning the location was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Sean Harris

MORNING NEWS: JRC Announces Downtown Block Challenge Grant Recipients

June 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The marquee at the Reg Lenna will shine a little brighter, a new mural will appear at Infinity Arts, and several downtown facades will be refurbished as a result of the Downtown Renaissance Block Challenge, a new program administered by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Renaissance Block Challenge, Dugan’s Tavern, Gebbie Foundation, Hall and Piazza Law, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jim Goodling, Mariner’s Pier Express Restaurant, Reg Lenna Civic Center

MORNING NEWS: School Board to Appoint New School Board Member Tonight

June 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Public School officials have finalized their selection for School Superintendent and will act on the appointment during a special meeting tonight. The new superintendent will replace outgoing superintendent Daniel “Deke” … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deke Kathman, Jamestown Public Schools

MORNING NEWS: Senator Young Announces Summer Reading Program

June 10, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - With the end of the school year in sight, many students are anxiously awaiting the summer months. To keep their skills honed and mind sharp, State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) says the New York State Senate, in conjunction with the New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cathy Young, Summer Reading Program

MORNING NEWS: Public Meeting Addresses Lake Dredging

June 7, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ASHVILLE - Several area residents and lakeside property owners were able to learn more about the cost associated with dredging Chautauqua Lake during a public information session last night at the Ashville BOCES. According to the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, EcoLogic LLC

MORNING NEWS: CRCF Donates Money to WNY Food Bank

June 7, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation gave the Food Bank of Western New York a $10,000 boost during a check presentation yesterday. The funding will be used to help acquire and distributing food to all of the agencies that it serves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Food Bank of Western New York, St. Susan's Center

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