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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Mental Health Association’s Dunkirk Center Temporarily Closed

March 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s North County Recovery Center is temporarily closed. Executive Director Michael Nordin announced that the closure of the center at Grace Lutheran Church is “due to some issues with the Dunkirk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Grace Lutheran Church, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Michael Nordin

Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Blast Trump’s Order to Close Department of Education

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are blasting President Trump’s executive order that would dismantle the Department of Education. No president in modern history has tried to close down a Cabinet-level agency. Shutting down the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, Karoline Leavitt, Kirsten Gillibrand, Linda McMahon, U.S. Department of Education

St. Susan Center Unveiling Plans For Former Jamestown Business College

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Susan Center is unveiling the plans for their new space at the former Jamestown Business College. Architect Chris Cooke presented initial plans to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. He said UCAN City Mission will occupy the mansion … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, Chris Cooke, Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Business College, Jamestown Planning Commission, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

NYS Launches Measles Web Portal Following Four Cases Being Reported In The State

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York State has launched a new web portal to provide information and access to vaccines in the wake of measles cases in the state. There have been four total cases of measles in New York State so far this year, three in New York City and one in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James McDonald, measles, MMR Vaccine, New York State Department of Health

Community Building Event To Be Held March 29

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An event to encourage community building will be held at the Reg Lenna on March 29. The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Chautauqua Connection Collective, and Choose CHQ/LiveCHQ are holding a Community Fair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Connection Collective, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Choose CHQ, Live CHQ, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

NYS’ Maple Weekends Kick Off This Weekend

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Maple Weekends kick off this weekend. On March 22 through 23 and March 29 through 31, people will have the opportunity to tour sugar houses, taste samples, and purchase NYS Maple Products. New York State continues to rank … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Maple Syrup, Maple weekends, NYS Grown & Certified program

Recall of Some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s Frozen Meals Issued

March 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nestlé USA is recalling some Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals. The company said it initiated the voluntary recall due to the potential presence of "wood-like material." Nestlé USA said in a statement, "We are taking this action after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lean Cuisine, Nestlé USA, recall, Stouffer's

Gateway Lofts Receives Site Plan Approval

March 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project has received site plan approval by the Jamestown Planning Commission. The $77 million project to rehabilitate the former Chautauqua Hardware building on Water Street into 110 units of affordable housing is being done by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Hardware, Gateway Center, Gateway Lofts, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Planning Commission, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Housing Finance Agency, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald

Rep. Langworthy Reintroduces Legislation To Revoke Visas For Students Who Support Foreign Terrorist Orgs

March 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has reintroduced legislation that would revoke student visas for those involved in support of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. The Veto Your Visas Act was previously introduced in July 2024. Langworthy said the bill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Columbia University, Mahmoud Khalil, Nick Langworthy, Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. State Department, Veto Your Visas Act

Those Looking To Open A Cannabis Dispensary Can Now Get Financial Assistance From NYS

March 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Office of Cannabis Management and Empire State Development launched a new program on March 18. Eligible applicants can receive up to $30,000 through the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Grant Program. The $5 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary, Empire State Development, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

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