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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NY Representatives Holding VA Accountable For Lapses In Veteran Care

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York Congressional representatives have announced a nationwide review to identify and investigate systemic issues within the VA's community care practices. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Facility, Chuck Schumer, Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, Kirsten Gillibrand, Nick Langworthy, Tim Kennedy, Veterans Health Administration

SUNY Fredonia, JCC Enter Into Strategic Partnership

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY Fredonia and Jamestown Community College have entered into a strategic partnership to support the educational journey of students. The Preferred Partnership Agreement solidifies a favored relationship between the two campuses that’s committed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, SUNY Fredonia

Leaf Collection in Jamestown Begins November 4

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection in the city of Jamestown is set to begin Monday, November 4. Phase 1 will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area, moving west and north, clockwise through that side of town to Washington Street. Phase 2 is estimated to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Leaf Collection, Yard Waste Site

Wegmans Recalls Store Brand Frozen Waffles, Pancakes

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than a dozen varieties of Wegmans-brand frozen waffles and pancakes have joined a nationwide recall due to possible listeria contamination. The products were made by TreeHouse Foods and are part of a larger recall after an issue was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: frozen waffle recall, listeria, TreeHouse Foods, Wegmans

Rocky Horror Picture Show Returns To The Reg on Friday

October 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cult classic, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, returns to the Reg this Friday. The movie starts at 10:00 p.m. and features sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) who, after getting stuck with a flat tire during a storm, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Rocky Horror Picture Show

Candidate for Family Court Judge Charged With Election Law Violations

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One of the candidates for Family Court Judge has been charged with election law violations. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that they received a complaint on October 8 about possible election law violations. Following an investigation, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 June Primary, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Election Law, Peter Johnson, Sally Jaroszynski

Jamestown Man Indicted on Sex Trafficking, Drug Charges in Federal Court

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been indicted on sex trafficking and drug charges in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that a federal grand jury has indicted 29-year old Duane Lowery, also known as Chi Chi, with conspiracy to commit sex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Duane Lowery, Human Sex Trafficking, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

Change of Venue Motion Denied in Matar Trial

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Defense for Hadi Matar has lost a request for a change of venue for the trial. The Fourth Appellate Division of NYS on Thursday denied change of venue motion in the People v. Hadi Matar. At this time, the court has not set a new trial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Hadi Matar, Salman Rushdie, State Supreme Court Fourth Appellate Division

Hundreds of Frozen Waffle Products Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hundreds of frozen waffle products sold in leading retailers including Walmart and Target are being recalled because of possible contamination by the listeria bacteria. TreeHouse Foods said that it issued a voluntary recall after discovering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, frozen waffle recall, listeria, recall, TreeHouse Foods, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Chautauqua County Government To Hold Job Fair on Oct. 25

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government will host its first Civil Service Job Fair on Friday, October 25. The fair will offer prospective employees the chance to explore career opportunities in public service. The event, which runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, CHQ Transit, Civil Service Job Fair

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