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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Reminds Residents Theft, Vandalization of Political Signs a Crime

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that the theft and vandalization of political campaign signs will not be tolerated. The City put out a release stating it's a crime to steal political signs, and the theft and vandalization of political … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Police Department, political signs

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Announces Its 2023-24 Season

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has announced four live events for its upcoming 2023-24 Reg Presents season. America's Got Talent finalists iLuminate will perform at The Reg at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 3. The unique show fuses dance and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animaniacs in Concert, Blue Oyster Cult, Cirque Mechanics, iLuminate, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Legislature, Rainbow, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Wizards of Winter

Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting on Whitley Avenue

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are looking for a person involved in a shooting early Thursday morning on Whitley Avenue. Police responded to Whitley Avenue at 1:52 a.m. yesterday for a report of a gunshot victim. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds and was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Whitley Avenue Shooting

County Government Looking At House to Address Increased Emergency Housing Needs

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County government is looking at how to address the increased need for emergency housing in the county. County Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Carmelo Hernandez said there's a lack of "brick and mortar" shelters in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Budget Inn, Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Government, emergency housing, Safe Point Light House, Village of Falconer

Sukanya Burman Dance Opens in Downtown Jamestown

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Contemporary dance company, Sukanya Burman Dance, held its grand opening in downtown Jamestown Thursday. Owner Sukanya Burman said the non-profit uses modern dance and Indian classical dance to tell stories about the world today, "We are heavily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Council on the Arts, NYS DanceForce, Rhythmosaic Dance Company, Sukanya Burman, sukanya burman dance company

Jamestown BPU Places 1st in WNY Healthiest Employer Contest

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, for the sixth consecutive year, placed first among a group of seven middle-sized companies competing in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Best Self Behavioral Health, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown BPU Health and Wellness Team, Trenton Lutes, WNY Healthiest Employer Awards, Work Well CHQ Wellness Group

Jamestown Community College Adding Meditation Rooms to Campuses

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is adding meditation rooms to all of its campuses to enhance the college's integrated wellness initiative. The Counseling and Career Center worked to create the softly-lit mediation rooms that will offer aromatherapy, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Mayville Man Sentenced in Fatal Hit and Run With Bicyclist in Buffalo

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mayville man has been sentenced in a fatal hit and run involving a bicyclist in the City of Buffalo. Erie County District Attorney John Flynn has announced that 38-year-old Nicholas J. Rosado, also known as Nicholas J. Boaz, was sentenced … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Erie County District Attorney, Erie County State Supreme Court, John Flynn, Nicholas Boaz, Nicholas Rosado, Theodore Dionne

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Man In Fatal Panama Crash

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Panama man has been identified as the driver who died in a rollover accident in Panama late Monday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said 27-year old Lester Yoder died after becoming pinned under his vehicle when it rolled over on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Lester Yoder, Panama

Medication to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Now Available in Pharmacies

September 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The medication, Naloxone, that's used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies. The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl, Heroin, Letitia James, naloxone, Narcan, New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports, opioid overdose, Opioid Settlement, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board, prescription opioids, xylazine

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