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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Presentation on NYS Equal Rights Amendment to Feature 150th State Assembly Candidates

September 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A presentation on the New York State Equal Rights Amendment that features the candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat will be held tonight in Jamestown. The event, sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), will include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th New York State Assembly, AAUW Jamestown, American Association of University Women, Andrew Molitor, Marvin Community House, Michael Bobseine, New York State Equal Rights Amendment

Sheriff’s Office To Provide New Information In Yolanda Bindics Murder

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update today into the investigation of the murder of Yolanda Bindics in 2004. Sheriff Jim Quattrone is holding a press conference at 1:00 p.m. to release new information and provide a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Jamestown Police Department, Jim Quattrone, Yolanda Bindics

City of Jamestown Receiving Federal Funding for Substance Abuse, Mental Health Services

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving federal funding for substance abuse and mental health services. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the city will receive $187,672 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Homeless, Kim Ecklund, Nick Langworthy, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Projects of Regional and National Significance Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Jamestown Airport Receiving Grant To Upgrade Runway

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Airport will receive federal funding to make upgrades to one of its runways. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the $424,800 grant is part of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) under the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Program, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, Nick Langworthy

State DOT Holding Public Info Meeting on Route 394 Project

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The public will have an opportunity to learn more about New York State's planned improvements to Route 394 in the city of Jamestown. The State Department of Transportation is holding a public information meeting today from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, New York State Department of Transportation, NY Route 394

JPS School Board Appoints Assistant Principal at Washington Middle School

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved the appointment of Tim Anderson to serve as the assistant principal on a long-term substitute basis at Washington Middle School. A Jamestown native and 2002 Jamestown High School graduate, Anderson has spent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, Tim Anderson, Washington Middle School

Infinity Seeking Holiday Art Market Vendors

September 4, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is looking for vendors for its annual Holiday Art Market. The market is set to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Infinity Center and Pearl City Clay House, both on East … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Pearl City Clay House

Fredonia Man Sentenced in 2016 Kidnapping Case

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A former Fredonia man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for a kidnapping that happened back in 2016. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that Samuel Saeli will spend 19 years in state prison followed by 20 years of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Jason Schmidt, Judge Wojtasek, Kidnapping, Samuel Saeli

County Legislature Approves Setting General Fund Balance Target

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

After more than a half hour of discussion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved setting a target for the general fund balance. The update to the County's Financial Management Policy includes the language that the County "...shall strive to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Financial Management Policy, Chautauqua County Legislature, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, Kitty Crow, Susan Parker

City Resident Accuses City Of Targeting His Property

August 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A City of Jamestown resident is accusing the City for targeting him after his property received multiple housing code violations. Eighth Street resident Tom Andolora, speaking at City Council Monday, claimed Mayor Kim Ecklund and Director of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Housing Code Enforcement Officers, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Tom Andolora

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