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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City of Jamestown Receiving Support Toward Citizens Police Academy

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving support toward its Citizens Police Academy. Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to accept a $1,000 grant from Cummins Engine to go toward purchasing training books and materials for the Academy. An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Citizens Police Academy, Cummins, E.E. Austin and Son, Jamestown City Council

Sen. Borrello Critical of Proposed $2.4 Billion For Migrant Crisis Issues In State Budget

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is critical of the $2.4 billion proposed in the state budget to be allocated to New York City to address the migrant crisis. Borrello said part of the problem is that New York City remains a "Sanctuary City" which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua Lake, George Borrello, Harmful Algal Blooms, Kathy Hochul, migrant crisis, Sanctuary City

New CRCF Fund To Help, Recognize JCC Media Arts Students

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fund that recognizes Jamestown Community College students work in media arts has been set up in memory of a local photographer, videographer, and documentarian. Aaron Perez died in October 2023 at the age of 38. He was a resident of Orange … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Perez, Aaron Perez Media Arts Award Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, emily drew, Jamestown Community College

Ice Fishers Reminded To Be Safe With Weather Changes

January 22, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Anglers looking to head out for some ice fishing are reminded to be safe, especially with the weather changes coming up this week. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "While 2023 was the warmest year on … [Read more...]

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

Sen. Gillibrand Calls On Continued Funding of Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for continued federal funding for the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) in the upcoming government funding bill. The federal program assists households whose drinking water and/or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kirsten Gillibrand, Low Income Household Water Assistance Program

Snowmobilers Reminded To Ride Responsibly, Put Safety First

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Now that snow has fallen in parts of Western New York, snowmobilers are being reminded to ride responsibly and put safety first. The State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said that historically, the two leading causes of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Snowmobile Association, Snowmobile, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Village of Sherman Receives Financing Assistance For Storm Sewer Project

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The village of Sherman will receive additional financing help from the state for its storm sewer project. The State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $10 million in long-term interest-free financing for three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, Village of Sherman

Ellison Bronze Donates To United Way Campaign

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has received a gift of $3,001 from Ellison Bronze and its employees. The Falconer manufacturer of custom balanced doors ran a payroll pledge drive as part of United Way’s 2023 Fundraising Campaign, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Ellison Bronze, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

State Comptroller: Claim Your Unused Gift Card Funds

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Comptroller's Office is letting consumers know that you might be able to recoup unused gift card funds. The office is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they may have received, after it recovered more than $27 million in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli

Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon Set For Feb. 3

January 19, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon is set to take place on February 3. The event is sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County and Chautauqua Health and Fitness at the Turner Community Center. It is a tribute to Marty … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, Chautauqua Health and Fitness, Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon, Marty Miller, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County

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