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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Local Conversation on Law Enforcement To Be Held In Wake of Inmate’s Death at Marcy Correctional Facility

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone, the Jamestown YWCA, and Jamestown Justice Coalition are holding a conversation on law enforcement and justice on Monday, January 13. The event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will be held at the Robert H. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Gesing, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Daniel Martuscello, FBI, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jamestown YWCA, Jim Quattrone, Justin Hubbard, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Marcy Correctional Facility, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Onondaga County District Attorney, Robert Brooks, Robert H. Jackson Center, U.S. Justice Department, William Fitzpatrick

Aili Makuch Hired as Jamestown’s New Economic Development Coordinator

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced the hiring of Aili Makuch as its new Economic Development Coordinator. Makuch’s professional experience includes her work as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, where she excelled in assisting clients with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aili Makuch, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, City of Jamestown

Jamestown BPU, Blackstone Advanced Technologies Sign ‘Flex Rate Agreement’

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and Blackstone Advanced Technologies have signed a “Flex Rate Agreement.” This contract is focused on providing a lower electric rate to high-usage industrial customers. The company is located on Blackstone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blackstone Advanced Technologies, Heather Turner, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Catholic Charities, Fund For the Faith 2025 Appeal Goal is $8.5 Million

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the Fund for the Faith have launched the 2025 Appeal with a goal of raising $8.5 million. Appeal 2025 vice chair Daniel Mecca said, "While some sectors of our economy are doing well, there are too many on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities Appeal, Daniel Mecca, Fund for the Faith, St. Vincent de Paul

Mayville DMV Open Saturday For Snowmobile Transactions

January 10, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County’s Department of Motor Vehicles is holding special hours for snowmobile transactions at the Mayville DMV office this Saturday. The DMV will be open from 8:15 AM to 11:45 AM tomorrow for snowmobile registrations only. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Snowmobile

Registered Sex Offender Arrested In Murder Of Woman Whose Body Found in Chautauqua County

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A registered sex offender from Buffalo has been arrested in the 2021 case of a Buffalo woman whose body was found off a Rails To Trail in the town of Portland. 61-year Richard Fox was arrested in Niagara Falls and charged with the murder of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Police Department, Chautauqua County Rails to Trails, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Erie County District Attorney, Jim Quattrone, Joseph Gramaglia, Marquita Mull, Michael Keane, Portland, Richard Fox

Silver Creek Woman Faces Additional Charges Following Death Of Daughter

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Silver Creek mother is facing additional charges following the death of her daughter in April. The Chautauqua County District Attorney's Office said that a Chautauqua County Grand Jury issued a five-count indictment on Monday that includes 2nd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Bertino, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Silver Creek

Sen. Borrello Calls on Gov. Hochul To Eliminate Unemployment Insurance Fund Debt

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is joining others in calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate unemployment insurance fund debt. Borrello joins all members of the State Senate Committee on Small Business, Commerce and Economic Development in a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State Senate Committee on Small Business Commerce and Economic Development, Unemployment Insurance Assessment Surcharge, Unemployment Insurance Fund debt

CCPEG Accepting Grant Applications For Economic Development Projects

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth is accepting grant applications for economic development projects. CCPEG received a multi-year grant in the amount of $1.625 Million from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. The grant award … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Economic Development Strategic Plan, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Chamber, Hartley Park, Lakewood, Mayville, Monica Simpson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, ShopLocalCHQ, Waterfront Activation Plan

Free Rabies Clinic At Humane Society Set For Jan. 18

January 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on January 18. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18 at the Humane Society, located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

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