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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC Hosting Global Learning Showcase Today

April 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is hosting a Global Learning Showcase today on the Jamestown campus. The free event is open to the public and starts at 11:00 a.m. in the Student Union of the Hamilton Collegiate Center. A flag dedication with speakers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Global Learning Showcase, Jamestown Community College, Pulsera Project

New Yorkers Asked to Turn Off Non-Essential Outdoor Lighting To Help Migrating Birds

April 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are asked to turn off non-essential outdoor lighting to protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Office of General Services encourages people to participate in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: "Lights Out" initiative, birding, migrating birds, National Zoological Park, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of General Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

JPD Asking For Help In Finding Missing Woman

April 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are asking the public for help in finding a young woman who has been missing since January. JPD said 23-year-old Amber Harrington is considered a missing endangered person / vulnerable adult. She was last seen in the Buffalo … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Harrington, Jamestown Police Department

NYS Office of Cannabis Management Gains Authority To Issue Provisional Licenses To Retail Applicants

April 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York’s Cannabis Control Board expanded cannabis regulators’ authority to issue provisional licenses and approved 101 new adult-use cannabis licenses during a Thursday morning meeting. CCB members unanimously approved a measure that gives the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Cannabis Control Board, John Kagia, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

New Yorkers Reminded To Remove, Secure Outdoor Food Sources That Attract Black Bears

April 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are reminded to remove or secure outdoor food sources that may attract black bears. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said that throughout the spring and early summer months, black bears … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, Black Bears, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Free Rabies Clinic In Falconer Takes Place April 20

April 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free rabies clinic will be held in the village of Falconer on Saturday, April 20. The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society will hold the clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, New York State Public Health Law, Rabies Clinic

Banff Film Fest Returns To The Reg

April 15, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute’s presentation of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour returns to Jamestown this weekend. The doors open at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, 2024. The two night event will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BANFF Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Water Conservation Order Goes Into Effect For Fredonia Water Customers at Midnight, April 13

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A water conservation order will go into effect for Village of Fredonia water customers beginning at midnight, Saturday, April 13 until further notice. The conservation order includes those who live in the town of Pomfret. The Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, water conservation order

Dunkirk To Receive $1.8 Million To Reduce Lead Hazards

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk will receive $1.8 million to reduce lead hazards. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the receipt of funding from the Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program. The $1,855,008 grant will be administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Hazard Reduction Capacity Building Grant Program, Lead Poisoning, Nick Langworthy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

BPU Yard Waste Site Opens April 13

April 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Yard Waste Site opens Saturday for the 2024 season. Hours for the Yard Waste Site this year are 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturdays, April 13, through November 9; and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Yard Waste Site

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