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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Rep. Langworthy Announces $1.25 Million Secured For Jamestown Stormwater Channel Project

January 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that he has secured $1.25 million in federal funding for the City of Jamestown’s Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project. The project is considered a critical investment aimed at reducing flooding risks and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, City of Jamestown, Nick Langworthy

Gov. Hochul Discusses 2026 Priorities In State Of The State

January 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her priorities on Tuesday during her State of the State address in Albany. Hochul unveiled new proposals that include strengthening the state’s gun laws, specifically targeting 3D-printed firearms. The plan would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3D Printed Guns, Gun Law, Immigration, Kathy Hochul, State of the State, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

New Yorkers Encouraged To Stay Alert For Cases Of Avian Flu In Wild Birds, Animals

January 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are encouraged to stay alert for cases of avian flu in wild birds and animals in the state. The State Department of Environmental Conservation says wild bird mortalities from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) increased during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avian flu, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, highly pathogenic avian influenza, James McDonald, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, Richard Ball

Jamestown Man Dies After Being Struck By A Car

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has died after being struck by a car Saturday. Jamestown Police said officers responded just after 6:00 p.m. to a reported motor vehicle accident on Falconer Street near Bowen. Officers found 51-year old Kendel Bell lying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Pedestrian Accident, Fatal Accident, Jamestown Police Department, Kendel Bell

County Gov’t Reduction Initiative Now Accepting Applications

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County's expanded Government Reduction Initiative is now accepting applications from local municipalities and school districts. The program is aimed at helping local governments address rising costs while improving services and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Government Reduction Initiative Plan

Informational Session To Be Held Jan. 15 For Those Interested In Becoming Foster Parents

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services is hosting an informational session for compassionate individuals and families seeking to become foster parents. The Department will host an informational session beginning at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audra Moeller, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Foster Parent

United Way Receives Contributions From Local Organizations, Businesses

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County has received contributions from local organizations and businesses toward its annual Campaign. The IBEW Local 106 and the Western New York Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: IBEW Local 106, Nestlé Purina, United Way of Chautauqua County, Western New York Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association

MHA Receives Grant To Assist Dunkirk Operations

January 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County’s Dunkirk office is receiving a financial boost. MHA Executive Director Michael Nordin announced that the MHA has received an award of $11,000 from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Michael Nordin, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Federal Judge Halts Freeze On $10 Billion In Child Care Assistance Funds

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A federal judge has temporarily halted a freeze on more than $10 billion in child care and family aid. The ruling Friday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York pauses a Trump administration move that cut off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care and Development Fund, child care assistance, Donald Trump, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, Social Services Block Grant, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, U.S. District Court

Gov. Hochul Proposing $1.7 Billion Increase In Child Care Programs

January 12, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a $1.7 billion increase in child care funding. Under the proposal, every 4-year-old in New York would have access to pre-k by the 2028-2029 school year. Hochul said the State will not only fund additional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Care, Innovative Community Care Models, Kathy Hochul, Office of Child Care and Early Education, pre-K, State of the State, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Workforce Pell grant

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