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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown School Board To Discuss Next Round of Capital Improvement Projects

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board will be discussing future Capital Improvement Projects for the district over the next few months. Young and Wright Architectural Associate Alyssa Catlin presented to the board on the possible scope and costs of projects. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa Catlin, Capital Improvement Project, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Young and Wright Architectural

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To be Held in Gerry October 7

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free rabies vaccination clinic will be held in the town of Gerry on October 7. The Chautauqua County Health Department and Town of Gerry are co-hosting the event that will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Gerry Highway Garage located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, New York State Public Health Law, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic, Town of Gerry

Small Game Hunting Season Opens Oct. 1 in NYS

September 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Small game hunting seasons open this Saturday, October 1 in New York State Season dates, bag limits, and other hunting regulations for New York's small game species are available in the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide, which can be obtained … [Read more...]

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

JPS Safety & Security Committee Present Recommendations to School Board

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee presented their recommendations on improving safety at the schools to the School Board Tuesday night. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker said the advisory committee and sub-committees met … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools Safety and Security Committee, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker

CCIDA Approves Loan To Keep Ownership of Weber-Knapp Local

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board has approved a $1 million loan to help keep ownership of Weber-Knapp local. The purchase is being made by Weber-Knapp President Rhonda Johnson and Weber-Knapp Chief Financial Officer Wayne … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Bank, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Donald Pangborn, Evans Bank, EZ Office, Rex McCray, Rhonda Johnson, Wayne Rishell, Weber Knapp

City Council Approves Funding For Additional Chadakoin River Work

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved funding for the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy for Phase 2 of Chadakoin River work. The CWC will receive $244,500 in American Rescue Plan funds to go toward trimming trees and debris removal downstream of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, Downtown Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Program, Greenlining Facade Improvement program, Housing Repair Mini Grant program, Jamestown City Council, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tree of Heaven, Warner Dam

State Legislators Urging Gov. Hochul To Sign Cannabis Crop Rescue Act

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has joined a bipartisan coalition of nearly 70 state legislators urging Governor Kathy Hochul to provide a lifeline to struggling cannabis farmers. Legislators are urging Hochul to sign the Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: cannabis, Cannabis Crop Rescue Act, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, s

Chautauqua County Receiving FEMA Grant For Planning, Operational Readiness For Disaster

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is receiving $49,939 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support planning and operational readiness for disaster. The Emergency Management Performance Grant is provided on an annual basis and is administered by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Federal Emergency Management Agency, federal Emergency Management Performance Grant

Free Screening of ‘Suicide: The Ripple Effect’ at JCC Tonight

September 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A screening of "Suicide: The Ripple Effect" will be shown at Jamestown Community College tonight as part of National Suicide Prevention Month. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is collaborating with The Resource Center, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carri Raynor, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, Jamestown Community College, Kevin Hines, National Suicide Prevention Month, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County, Suicide: The Ripple Effect, The Resource Center

City Council Approves Nearly $1 Million in Non-Profit Grant Funds, Votes Down Funding for NCC, St. Luke’s

September 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council on Monday night voted down funding the National Comedy Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Church with Non-Profit Assistance Grant funds Council was presented with resolutions totaling $1.3 million for seven organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, bond, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Jamestown Center City Development Corporation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown YMCA, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, National Comedy Center, Non-Profit Assistance Program, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert H. Jackson Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, TheZone, Tony Dolce, YWCA Jamestown

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