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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Public Schools Announce Inclement Weather Procedures

November 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has announced procedures for school closures and delays when it comes to inclement weather. Delays or closures will be announced on area radio and television stations, as well as posted to the district's Facebook page and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

Amy Rohler To Receive 2024 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award

November 26, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Amy Rohler has been selected to receive the Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award for 2024. The CHQ Chamber Board of Directors selected Rohler, who is the Executive Director of the United Ways of Chautauqua County. Under her leadership, the two United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, CHQ Chamber, Community Helping Hands, Pam Lydic, Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Ways of Chautauqua County

Jamestown City Council To Vote on 2025 Budget Tonight

November 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2025 City Budget tonight. The initial executive budget proposed by Mayor Kim Ecklund totaled $43,315,323 and included a 7.79% tax increase. The City Council Finance Committee will propose a number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, Annual Action Plan, Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, Jade Empire LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Prendergast Landing Project, Restore New York Communities Initiative Grant

Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For Thanksgiving Holiday

November 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the State have increased patrols through Thanksgiving weekend, targeting impaired and reckless driving. The special enforcement period, an initiative funded by the Governor’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Kathy Hochul, Move Over Law, New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Police, New York State STOP- DWI Foundation, New York State Thruway Authority, Steven G. James, Thanksgiving

National Grid Deploying Smart Meters In WNY

November 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Grid is deploying smart meters that will give customers the ability to monitor and control energy use for homes and businesses. Beginning in January, approximately 4,100 customers will receive new meters. The company’s initiative to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Grid

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care Invites Community To Join ‘Light A Life” Tradition

November 25, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care is inviting the community to join in a tradition of remembrance and celebration at this year’s "Light a Life." This annual event honors the memories of loved ones while supporting compassionate end-of-life … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: "Light a Life" Memorial and Service of Remembrance, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade

City, CODE Awarded $2 Million To Rehabilitate Vacant Apartments

November 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has been awarded $2 million from New York State to rehabilitate 24 vacant apartments. The City had applied for $2.9 million in Vacant Rental Improvement Program funds. Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., City of Jamestown, CODE Inc., Kathy Hochul, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Vacant Rental Improvement Program

Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker Resigns

November 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Legislator Susan Parker has announced her resignation. The Fredonia Democrat posted on social media Thursday morning that she is resigning from District 4 effective Monday, November 25, 2024. Parker stated, "Running for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Susan Parker

Home Energy Assistance Program Now Open

November 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Federal assistance to help lower heating bills is now available for New Yorkers. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has $360 million in federal funding, which will go toward helping low-income households across the state afford … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Wegmans Recalls Yogurt

November 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling one of its yogurt varieties. Wegmans Food You Feel Good About Fruit on the Bottom Lowfat Pina Colada Yogurt is being recalled because it may contain small pieces of blue plastic, the grocery store chain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: recall, Wegmans

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