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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NYS Attorney General James Expands Lawsuit Against Cryptocurrency Group

February 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that she has expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants. James said the alleged fraud cost investors more than $3 billion. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Digital Currency Group, Gemini Earn, Gemini Trust Company, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office

SUNY Fredonia Students Head To Albany To Request More State Aid

February 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 50 SUNY Fredonia students are in Albany to call on Legislators to give more state aid for the campus. Members of Students For Fredonia, a student-run organization advocating for students, faculty and staff at SUNY Fredonia, traveled to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Stephen Kolison Jr, Students For Fredonia, SUNY Fredonia

Humane Society Fundraiser Offers Ways to Celebrate Love, Or Not

February 13, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is offering a way for people to celebrate love or diss their ex's on Valentine's Day. The agency has a "Send Your Valentine A Love Litter" fundraiser where people can send a love note to their special someone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Humane Society, Valentine's Day

Democrat Michael Bobseine Announces Candidacy for 150th Assembly Seat

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Fredonia attorney and former County Legislator Michael Bobseine has announced his candidacy for the 150th Assembly seat in the State Legislature. Bobseine, a Democrat, kicked off his campaign on Saturday with announcements in the North County and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 2024 elections, Andy Goodell, Equal Rights Amendment, Michael Bobseine, Mike Bobseine, New York State Legislature, Public Campaign Finance Program, Susan Parker

Fatal UTV Crash In Villenova Under Investigation

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Sheriffs are investigating a fatal UTV crash in the town of Villenova. The Sheriff's Office said that deputies and the South Dayton Fire Department responded to a report of an accident on Dye Road just after 11:30pm Saturday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, fatal UTV crash, South Dayton Fire Department, Town of Villenova

Jamestown City Council To Review Resolution to Designate City As Pro Housing Community

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would designate the city as a Pro Housing Community. The paperwork for the designation was submitted by the City in 2023 with New York State. The Pro Housing Communities Pledge has several … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Criminal Justice Discovery Reform Grant, Pro Housing Communities Pledge

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Extend Affordable Connectivity Program

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would extend a program that helps low-income households afford high-speed internet. Gillibrand said the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Connectivity Program, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, broadband, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, Kirsten Gillibrand

Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks Off Today

February 12, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Humane Society's annual Pennies 4 Paws fundraiser kicks off today. CCHS Director of Communication and Fundraising Brian Papalia said this is the 19th year for the fundraiser which has a goal of two-million pennies or $20,000. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pennies 4 Paws

Chautauqua County To Receive Over $66,000 Through County-Wide Shared Services Initiative

February 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive over $66,000 through the state's County-Wide Shared Services Initiative. The funding will go toward projects submitted to the Department of State in the County's 2021 shared services plan. The initiative provides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Busti, County-Wide Shared Services Initiative, Fredonia, French Creek, New York State Department of State, Pomfret, Sherman, Town of Clymer, town of Dunkirk, Town of Hanover, Town of Harmony, Town of Mina, Town of Villenova

Seneca Nation To Receive $1.5 Million in Community Development Block Grant Funds

February 9, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Seneca Nation of Indians is receiving over $1.5 million from HUD in Indian Community Development Block grant program funding. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the award as part of nearly $20 million given to 11 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HUD, Indian Community Development Block, Seneca Nation of Indians, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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