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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Approves Hiring 3 Police Officers, 4 Firefighters

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved hiring new three police officers and four firefighters. The new positions will be funded with $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said it represents a large chunk of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Captain Robert Samuelson, Cathedral Oak trees, Eddie Sundquist, Gary Moffat, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Continues Ward Boundary Line Discussion

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown's Reapportionment Commission will continue the process of redrawing ward boundary lines Tuesday, May 24. Reapportionment takes place every 10 years following the results of the U.S. Census, and the city's reapportionment commission is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Reapportionment, Jamestown Reapportionment Commission

Governor Hochul Announces $2 Billion in Child Care Assistance

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed. New York State will distribute $2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Kathy Hochul, New York State Child Care Block Grant

Comedian Margaret Cho Joins Comedy Fest Line-Up

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has announced that Comedian Margaret Cho is joining the line-up for the 2022 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Cho joins comedian Jeff Foxworthy, and Saturday Night Live legends David Spade, Rob Schneider and Kevin Nealon … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, Kevin Nealon, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Margaret Cho, National Comedy Center, Rob Schneider

Volunteers Needed to Put Flags on Veterans Graves

May 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is looking for volunteers to help place flags on veterans graves. They will be placing flags Thursday, May 26 at Lakeview Cemetery beginning with a short memorial service at 4:00 pm in Soldier’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Holy Cross Cemetery, Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Lakeview Cemetery, United Veterans Council of Jamestown

Jamestown City Council to Vote on New Police, Firefighter Positions

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on hiring new police officers and firefighters at its voting session tonight. $3.2 million in American Rescue Plan funds would be used to fund the hiring of three police officers and four firefighters. Two of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Gun Violence Unit, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation

New NYS Congressional Maps Approved by Judge

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The new congressional maps approved by a Stueben County State Supreme Court Judge boosts Republican odds of capturing more seats in the U.S. House in November's midterm elections. Reuters reports Judge Patrick McAllister signed off on the map just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, 23rd Congressional District, Chris Jacobs, Congressional Redistricting, George Borrello, Joe Biden, Joe Sempolinski, Jonathan Cervas, Max Della Pia, Patrick McAllister, redistricting, Stueben County Supreme Court, Tom Reed

Police Officers Memorial Day Ceremony Held Friday

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Members of law enforcement, elected officials, and the public gathered on Tracy Plaza Friday for Police Officers Memorial Day and Police Week ceremony. Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo spoke on behalf of Mayor Eddie Sundquist, saying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Brian Park, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, Erik Johanson, George Borrello, Jack Swan, Jamestown Police Department, Jose Moya, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Lisa Vanstrom, Mark Conklin, PJ Wendel, Police Officers Memorial Day

United Way Allocates $1.045 million to 29 Local Agencies

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced $1,045,000 in funding has been allocated to 29 local agencies. Director of Community Impact Lindsey Goold said the United Way funded 42 programs in the area of self-sufficiency, academic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lindsey Goold, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Chautauqua Institution Appoints Two Leaders for Department of Religion

May 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced the appointment of two nationally recognized leaders for its religious life and programming. Melissa Spas has been named the Institution's new Vice President of Religion. She is currently the acting director of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Institution Department of Religion, Eugene Taylor Sutton, Maureen Rovegno, Melissa Spas, Natalie Hanson

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