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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC Winter Jam Concert Rescheduled for Dec. 18

December 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Winter Jam concert has been rescheduled for this Wednesday. The show will take place at 12:20 p.m. December 18 at the Jamestown Campus Scharmann Theatre. The rock showcase featuring student bands directed by Bill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Eckstrom, Jamestown Community College, Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre

County Receiving $24.2 Million Grant, Interest-Free Financing For Second Phase of West Side Sewer Extension Project

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving a $24.2 million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design, and construction of new collection sewers around Chautauqua Lake. This funding is for the second phase of the West Side Sewer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, West Side Sewer Extension Project

Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project Contract On City Council Agenda

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a contract for the design and implementation of the Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project. The $1,280,661 agreement would be with C&S Companies. Funding comes from New York State. The project will include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin River Basin Activation Project, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department

Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Reducing Costs of EpiPens in NYS

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will reduce the costs of epinephrine auto-injector ("EpiPen") devices for consumers. The legislation will require health insurers to cover Epi-Pens and caps the amount consumers will be required to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: epinephrine auto-injector, EpiPen, Kathy Hochul

Ambassador Program Started To Show What Chautauqua County Has To Offer

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth and Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency are announcing a new program as part of the Live CHQ initiative to help introduce new and prospective residents to all that the county has to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Live CHQ, Live CHQ Workforce Ambassador Program

Visitor Bureau’s Administrative Offices Moving

December 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau is moving their administrative offices. The offices are moving to the Turner Community Center at Chautauqua Institution this week. This move is for administrative staff only. The tourism information centers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Institution, Turner Community Center

One Injured Following Kitchen Fire on Prendergast Ave.

December 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One person was injured in a kitchen fire on Prendergast Avenue on Wednesday night. The Jamestown Fire Department was called to 1211 Prendergast just after 7 o'clock, finding light smoke in the area and three occupants of the house outside. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Fire Department

Jamestown Public Market Holding Winter Market Dec. 14

December 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market will be holding a Winter Market this Saturday, December 14. The market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The Winter Market is being supported, in part, by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empty Bowl Project, Jamestown Public Market, Jamestown Public Market Winter Market, Luke Fodor, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, U.S. Department of Agriculture

MHA Receives Grant To Hire Bilingual Peer Specialist

December 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County has received a grant to hire a bilingual peer specialist. The Hultquist Foundation accepted the MHA's proposal to hire a bilingual peer who will serve in both the Dunkirk and Jamestown recovery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hultquist Foundation, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

United Way Releases New RFP For Funding

December 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Ways of Chautauqua County have released a new Request For Proposal which includes a new funding framework designed to address critical community needs and achieve measurable, lasting impact. Agencies seeking funding must align their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eric Rinaldo, United Ways of Chautauqua County

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