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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sheriff, County Courts Warn Of Scam Phone Calls

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Chautauqua County Courts have been made aware of several scam phone calls received by local residents. These phone calls falsely identify as a member of the Sheriff's Office and threaten to arrest people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Phone Scam

Sen. Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Child Care Shortage

January 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has announced bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of affordable child care. Nearly two-thirds of New Yorkers live in communities that lack adequate access to child care, a share higher than in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

County Legislature Passes Resolution Aimed At Restoring Commercial Air Service to Jamestown Airport

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has passed a resolution looking to restore commercial air service at the Jamestown Airport. The resolution, which was passed unanimously, comes on the heels of an Air Service Recovery Plan that was presented to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Service Recovery Plan, Chautauqua County Legislature, Essential Air Service, Fred Larson, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Pierre Chagnon

Gov. Hochul Proposes Regulations To Protect Consumers Against Overdraft Fees

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing regulations that would protect consumers against overdraft fees. The State Department of Financial Services posted the regulations that would ensure consumers will no longer be burdened with overdraft fees for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Sate Department of Financial Services, overdraft fees

County Warns of EBT Card Scam

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SNAP-EBT users are being warned about a scam. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office along with the Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services are reminding benefit users to NOT give your EBT card information out over the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, EBT Cards, Scam, SNAP Program

Jamestown Community Microgrid Project Information Meeting Scheduled For Jan. 28

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A community information meeting about the Jamestown Community Microgrid Project is being held January 28. The public meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, in the fourth floor Police Training Room in Jamestown City Hall. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, U.S. Department of Energy

New Pediatric Gym Opens At Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy of TCC

January 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy of The Chautauqua Center has announced the opening of its new Pediatric Gym in Jamestown The facility, located on the second floor at 107 Institute Street, is dedicated to addressing the developmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy, The Chautauqua Center

Cold Temperatures Lead To School Closures

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The following schools are closed or are on remote learning for Weds., Jan. 22 due to cold temperatures: Brocton Central Schools are closed Cassadaga Valley Central Schools are closed Erie 2 BOCES Centers in Fredonia and Ashville are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings

Residents Urged To Take Precautions To Protect Themselves Against Cold Temps

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents are urged to take precautions today to protect themselves against cold temperatures that could involve wind chills of negative 20 degrees today.  Chautauqua County officials advise residents to take the following precautions to stay safe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Blue, Wind Chill

Reg Lenna To Hold Memory Cafes For People With Dementia, Memory Issues

January 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for the Arts will begin holding a Memory Café for people with forgetfulness or other changes in their thinking. The cafe is also for care partners, family, or friends. Participants will enjoy music performances, crafts, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Ward, Gavin Paterniti, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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