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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

Heenan’s Irish Pub Owner Suing Village of Fredonia Following Fire

October 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The owner of Heenan's Irish Pub is suing the Village of Fredonia following a fire that damaged the pub in August 2022. According to the suit filed in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court, on August 1, 2022 an employee of the village used a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fredonia, Heenan's Bar, Lowe Group Inc., Michael Ferdman, Shaun Heenan, State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, Vogel Management

FEMA, FCC Conducting National Test Wednesday That Will Send Alerts To Mobile Phones

October 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission are conducting a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System this Wednesday. The test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emergency Alert System, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, Wireless Emergency Alerts

Prendergast Boat Launch Closed For Paving

October 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Prendergast Boat Launch in Mayville will be closed this week for paving. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the temporary closure. The parking area for the Prendergast Boat Launch and fishing access site will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Prendergast Boat Launch

Wendel Signs Emergency Order Blocking Relocation of Homeless From NYC

October 2, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has signed a second Emergency Order to block a New York City program from relocating people to Chautauqua County. The order, titled "Local State of Emergency, Emergency Order No. 2 on Sustainable Migration," … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: asylum seekers, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Emergency Order, Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement program, New York City, PJ Wendel

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