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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Lakewood Community Development Corporation Hosts Grand Opening of New Playground at Hartley Park

October 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lakewood Community Development Corporation is hosting a grand opening celebration of the new playground in Hartley Park on Sunday, October 8. The event from will take place rain or shine starting at 1:00 p.m. and going until 3:00 p.m. It … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Environmental Protection Fund, Hartley Park, Lakewood Community Development Corporation, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program

Jamestown High School Celebrates Homecoming Week

October 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Festivities are underway for Jamestown High School's Homecoming this week. The JHS Homecoming Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. tonight at Allen Park and ends at Strider Field. Immediately following the parade, the JHS Football team will kickoff its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abrielle Monaghan, Aidan Devereaux, Carsen Bane, Cole Joly, Ethan Pumford, Homecoming, Jamestown High School, Jillian Overbeck-Thompson, Jonathan Overbeck, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Karlee Rock, Keith Miller, Masiah Jones, Mattea Spitzer

Dunkirk Receives Grant To Remediate Brownfield Site

October 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Dunkirk will receive a grant to remediate the former Niagara Motors site. The $60,000 National Grid Brownfield Redevelopment grant is designed to fund utility infrastructure upgrades and costs related to redeveloping a brownfield or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, National Grid, National Grid Brownfield Redevelopment grant, Niagara Motors, Willie Rosas

NYS Continuing To Crack Down On Illegal Cannabis Sales

October 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As New York State opens the door for more cannabis licenses, Governor Kathy Hochul is also announcing continued aggressive enforcement against the illegal sale of cannabis across the state. Hochul said efforts by the State Office of Cannabis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 16-A, cannabis, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Labor, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, New York State Office of Cannabis Management, Workers Compensation Board

Reg Lenna Celebrating 100th Anniversary of the Palace Theatre With Cash Bash Event

October 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is continuing its 100th anniversary of the Palace Theatre with the revival of its Cash Bash fundraiser tonight. The event will be held on the theatre stage starting at 5:30 p.m. tonight. All proceeds benefit the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cash Bash, Palace Theatre Centennial Celebration, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Cannabis License Applications Open October 4 in NYS

October 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications for cannabis cultivation, processing, distribution, retail, and micro licenses opens today in New York State. Up until this point, and since the legalization of cannabis in 2021, licenses were only open to those with a prior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis cultivation, cannabis dispensaries, cannabis distribution, cannabis processing, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

NYS Offering Tips To Avoid Scams As Federal Student Loan Payments Resume

October 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As federal student loan payments resume, New York State is offering tips to help borrowers avoid scams. Payments are resuming this month after a three and a half year-long pause which may cause confusion about the repayment process and make … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Student Aid Information Center, Federal Trade Commission, Robert Rodriguez, Scam, student loan forgiveness, Student Loans, U.S. Department of Education

Chamber Of Commerce To Honor Greg Peterson As Person of The Year

October 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Awards Banquet this Thursday, October 5. Being honored as Person of the Year is Greg Peterson. He is an attorney with Phillips Lytle who has been actively involved in the community as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bridget Majka, Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Rural Ministries, DFT Communications, Greg Peterson, Jamestown Community Baseball, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Janese and Tom Berkhouse, Phillips Lytle LLP, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Rick Klisiewicz, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sorena Gilkinson

Wegmans Issues Recall of Bone Broth

October 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Wegmans is recalling 32-ounce 'Imagine Chicken Bone Broth" products due to potential microbial contamination. The grocery store chain posted the details of the recall on its website. Any 32-ounce container of the 'Imagine Chicken Bone Broth' … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: recall, Wegmans

Health Alert Issued in Chautauqua County After Spike in Suspected Drug Overdose Deaths

October 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County officials are issuing a health alert after a spike in suspected overdose deaths. The Chautauqua County Health Department, the Department of Mental Hygiene, Jamestown Police Department, and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, fentanyl, Jamestown Police Department, naloxone, Narcan, Overdose

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