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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sen. Schumer Calls On Feds To Surge Funding To Stop Spread of Avian Bird Flu

January 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the Federal Government to surge funding to stop the spread of avian bird flu that’s causing the price of eggs to increase. Schumer made his plea outside a Buffalo-area diner Monday saying, “...Recently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avian flu, Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Rep. Langworthy Says USDA Decision Will Help Dairy Farmers

January 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy is applauding a decision by the USDA that he says will help dairy farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently released its final decision on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMO). Among the key improvements … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2023, Farm Bill, Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Agriculture

The National Comedy Center To Host Memory Cafe

January 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center will be hosting a second Memory Cafe location in Jamestown. The One Laugh at a Time: A National Comedy Center Memory Café  will offer respite and a welcoming environment for those with memory loss, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Exhale The Family Caregiver Initiative, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, National Comedy Center, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

City Council To Vote On Hiring 5 Police Officers

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on hiring five police officers as wells as creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. The Jamestown Police Department stated in a staff report that the fiscal impact to hire an officer is $60,536.26, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Assemblyman Molitor Expresses Concern Over State Spending, Finds Common Ground

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor is expressing concern about state spending while finding some common ground with other initiatives proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. Molitor, who took office representing the 150th State Assembly District on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Aid and Incentives for Municipalities, Andrew Molitor, child tax credit, Kathy Hochul, Medicaid, New York State Budget, State of the State, universal free school meals

Residents Urged To Test for Radon During National Radon Awareness Week

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has free radon kits available as part of National Radon Awareness Week which takes place January 27 through 31. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths.  In an effort to protect the public’s health in the county, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Environmental Protection Agency, National Radon Awareness Week, National Radon Hotline, radon

MHA Promotes Michael Nordin To Executive Director

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has announced the promotion of former Program Director Michael Nordin to his new position as executive director. MHA Board President Sarah Tranum said in a media release, "Mike brings a wealth of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Michael Nordin, Sarah Tranum, Steven Cobb

Robert H. Jackson Center Appoints David Niles As Director of Development

January 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center has announced the appointment of David Niles as its next Director of Development. He will be responsible for planning and directing the Center’s fundraising, including the Center’s Annual Fund, major gifts, capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Niles, Kristan McMahon, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Gov. Hochul Calls For Smartphones To Be Restricted In Schools Statewide

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling for smartphone use to be restricted in schools statewide. The launch of this new effort follows the introduction of this legislative proposal as part of Hochul’s 2026 Executive Budget Proposal. Hochul also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

Doors Open Jamestown Returns Saturday, Jan. 25

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Doors Open Jamestown returns for its 21st year this Saturday. 21 attractions, including the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, and nine local businesses are participating in this year’s event that takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CHQ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Doors Open Jamestown, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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