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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Bail Reform, child tax credit, Climate Act, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, State of the State, universal child care

City Plow Driver Charged With DWI

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A City plow driver has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Jamestown Police said that a patrol car was flagged down by a person who saw a city plow strike a street sign with a plow near the intersection of Buffalo Street and Beechview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Driving While Intoxicated, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Jerremy Dossey

Lake Effect Snow To Bring Up To Foot Of Snow

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snowstorm could bring over a foot of snow to parts of Chautauqua County today. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie, and Wyoming Counties until … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Homeowners Reminded To Use Caution When Removing Snow, Ice

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With a Lake Effect Snowstorm taking place this week, homeowners are reminded to use caution when removing snow and ice. National Grid said that snow and ice accumulation on roofs can place a burden on electricity service wires — also known as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: carbon monoxide, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Grid

Court Grants Police, Fire Unions Injunction Against City of Jamestown

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A judge has granted Police and Fire Unions an injunction against the City of Jamestown. Surrogate Court Judge Stephen Cass granted the injunction Monday that will send all parties to arbitration over a plan to increase health insurance premiums by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Professional Fire Fighters Association, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Stephen Cass

CCS-TV Announces Fundraising Campaign

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CCS-TV has announced its 2025 fundraising campaign. The goal is to raise $40,000 through community donations and sponsorships to fund program enhancements, equipment upgrades, and increased opportunities for young broadcasters. CCS-TV is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCS-TV, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Pat Smeraldo

Tax Forms To Be Mailed To Those Who Received Unemployment Benefits

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

People who received unemployment benefits in 2024 will have their tax forms automatically mailed to them. The New York State Department of Labor said unemployment benefits are taxable and the 1099-G form provides the total amount of money a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance

Jamestown Fire Department Looks To Create Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program

January 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Fire Department is working on creating a Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program. In July 2024, the Department received $176,297 in funding from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for the purpose of establishing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AIDS Memorial Park, Carbon Monoxide Prevention Program, DiVal Safety Equipment Incorporated, Home Depot, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Legal Assistance of Western New York, Spring Street Parking Garage, Terrace Park, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Wintergarden Plaza

Jamestown Public Schools’ Software Involved In Cybersecurity Incident

January 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools announced they were informed of a cybersecurity incident involving software used by the district. PowerSchool informed the district on January 7 that they experienced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CrowdStrike, Cyber Steward, cyberattacks, Jamestown Public Schools, PowerSchool

Gov. Hochul Announces Free Breakfast and Lunch Proposal For NYS Students

January 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she wants free breakfast and lunch for every student in every school district in New York. Hochul said the program will help save parents money, address food insecurity for New York children and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, universal free school meals

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