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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CHQ Chamber Awards Banquet To Recognize Local Businesses

October 8, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber will recognize local businesses during its annual Chamber Awards banquet on October 10. The event will take place this Thursday at the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. CHQ Chamber has reimagined its awards process, following a full … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 360 Graphics, A. W. Farrell and Son, Artone Manufacturing, Belle-View East, Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce, Central Station, Chautauqua County Visitor's Bureau, Chautauqua Institution, CHQ Chamber, Dot's Gift Boutique, Ghostfish Brewing Company East, Haff Acres Farm, Jamestown Awning, Kravitz Tree Service, Media One Group, Peek'n Peak, Persnikkity Pies, Prevention Works, Pucci’s Carpet One, The Green Door Tavern, Westfield Memorial Hospital, Whizz’n Smash

City, CODE To Apply For Grant To Rehabilitate Vacant Housing

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown and CODE Inc. want to apply for a grant to rehabilitate vacant housing units. Jamestown City Council will review a request for the Department of Development and Citizens Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc. to apply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Citizen's Opportunity for Development and Equality Inc., City of Jamestown, CODE Inc., Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Homes and Community Renewal

The Resource Center To Receive Transportation Funding

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center will receive transportation funding. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of $52.1 million to enhance the mobility of older citizens and people with disabilities in New York State. The Chautauqua County Chapter of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Chapter of NYSARC Inc, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Transportation, The Resource Center

County To Receive Funding From Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving $172,413 from the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program. Funds allocated through this program are aimed at enhancing the State’s nation leading efforts to prevent domestic terrorism and targeted violence across … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Domestic Terrorism Prevention Grant Program, Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Jamestown Parks To Begin Winterizing City Parks, Properties

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks Department has begun preparing city parks and public properties for the winter season. In preparation for the colder weather, the Parks Department is removing damaged tables and garbage receptacles from parks and public spaces … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad

Haunted Objects Live Comes To the Reg Lenna On Oct. 11

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Paranormal investigators are bringing Haunted Objects live to Reg Lenna Center for The Arts on October 11. Two of the world's only full-time paranormal investigators - Dana and Greg Newkirk - will uncover the true stories behind the world's most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dana and Greg Newkirk, Greg and Dana Newkirk's Haunted Objects Live, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Is Holding A Designer Bag Bingo On Oct. 8

October 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold a Designer Bag Bingo on Tuesday, October 8. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakewood American Legion. Attendees can look forward to an evening with chances to win handbags, purses, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

JBC Donates Its Buildings To St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

October 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Business College is donating its buildings to UCAN City Mission and St. Susan Center. Past JBC President David Conklin said soon after the college announced they would be closing, they were approached by St. Susan Center about purchasing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Conklin, Gateway Center, homeless shelter, Jamestown Business College, Kim Ecklund, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

Chautauqua County Receiving $5.75 Million For Lead-Based Paint Remediation

October 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive $5.75 million for lead-based paint hazard reductions. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the funding as part of $22.4 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Lead Based Paint removal, Lead Poisoning, Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Walk Against Domestic Violence, Unity Day Celebration Takes Place Today

October 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 27th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and 22nd Annual Unity Day Celebration will take place in downtown Jamestown today. The event, sponsored by the Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, will begin at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Case, Amber Harper, Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Emma Ward, Project Crossroads, Salvation Army Anew Center, Unity Day Celebration, Walk Against Domestic Violence

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