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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sprout Film Festival, Step Up For Autism Showing At The Reg on September 25

September 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. are pairing two of their popular events when the Sprout Film Festival and Step Up for Autism come to the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Wednesday. The Sprout Film Festival features 11 short films … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Filling the Gap Inc, Kevin Anderson, Sprout Film Festival, Step Up for Autism, The Resource Center, Victoria Trass Bardo

Jamestown BPU Water Main Flushing To Begin Friday

September 24, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities fall water main flushing schedule has been announced. Pre-flushing in Falconer will start at 1 p.m. Friday, September 27, on Aldren, Mapleshade, Ralph and Valmeere. The entire Village of Falconer will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Water Flushing

City Council To Review Request for New Police Firing Range, Skate Park Cameras

September 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a request by the Jamestown Police Department to build a new firing range. JPD Chief Tim Jackson has requested using $385,000 in American Rescue Plan funds to build the new range to replace the current one which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, JTNY Power House Skatepark, Tim Jackson

Chautauqua Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information In Florida

September 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from people in Florida about the person of interest in the Yolanda Bindics murder. The sheriff's office says Clarence Carl Carte, the sole person of interest in Bindics' murder, lives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Clarence Carte, Jim Quattrone, Michael Watson, Yolanda Bindics

Borrello, Giglio Blast Decision to Release Edward Kindt Following Two Parole Violations

September 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joe Giglio are condemning a decision to release Edward Kindt following two parole violations. Administrative Law Judge Michael Marasa, who presided over the parole revocation hearing of Edward Kindt, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Edward Kindt, George Borrello, Joe Giglio, Michael Marasa, New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Parole Board Accountability Act, Penny Brown, Seneca Nation of Indians

Prendergast Avenue Closed By City Hall Indefinitely

September 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Starting today, Prendergast Avenue from East Second Street to East Third Street in Jamestown will be closed for an indefinite period due to construction on the Jamestown City Hall roof. Parking along this stretch of Prendergast Avenue will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Municipal Building, Prendergast Avenue

UPMC Chautauqua Receives Funding To Help People In Recovery Reenter Workforce

September 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPMC Chautauqua has been awarded more than $450,000 to help people in substance use recovery reenter the workplace. The $458,705 in funding is coming from the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, Investments Supporting Partnerships In Recovery Ecosystems Initiative, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Recovery Integrated Supportive Employment Recovery-to-Work Program, UPMC Chautauqua

Chautauqua Opportunities Receiving Grant To Help Homeless Youth

September 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. is receiving a grant to help homeless youth. The $245,500 grant is coming from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It will support the Transitional Living Program, which provides critical housing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Homeless, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

NYS Adopts Regulations Reducing 1-4 Dioxane In Cleaning, Personal Care Products

September 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York has become the first state in the nation to adopt new regulations to reduce the presence of 1,4-dioxane in household cleansing, personal care, and cosmetic products. 1,4-Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical commonly associated with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1-4-dioxane, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Sean Mahar

Free Car Seat Safety Event Set for Saturday at Rock Church

September 20, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Parents can get their child car seat checked for safety this Saturday at the Rock Church in Lakewood. The free event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on September 21 is part of National Seat Check Saturday and is being sponsored by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Safety Village, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Jamestown Police Department, Jessica Dayton, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, National Seat Check Saturday, Safe Kids Worldwide, The Rock Church, U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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