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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Dream It Do It WNY Receives $250,000 Federal Grant

June 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Dream It Do It program has received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the award for the organization that works to increase the number of skilled workers in manufacturing. Since its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dream It Do It Western New York, Nick Langworthy, Todd Tranum, U.S. Department of Labor

Chautauqua County Historical Society Celebrates Annual Gala on June 10

June 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society’s annual gala will take place this Saturday, June 10 in Westfield. The gala features dinner and refreshments from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at McClurg Museum, located in Westfield’s Moore Park. The event will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, McClurg Museum, Nixon Research Library, Samuel F. Nixon

Cummins’ Annual Recycle Day Set for June 10

June 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cummins' Annual Recycle Day takes place the Saturday, June 10. People may bring items between 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to the Jamestown Engine Plant by entering the employee driveway at 4720 Baker Street. Batteries, electronic devices, used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant

People Cautioned to ‘Stay Indoors’ Due to Unhealthy Air Quality Levels

June 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Health officials are urging people to "Stay Indoors" today due to unhealthy air quality levels. The air quality index value is expected to be greater than 170 for fine particulates on Thursday, indicating a highly unsafe level. The Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: air quality index, Canada Wildfires, Chautauqua County Health Department, Kathy Hochul, Michael Faulk, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, Tom Clark

City of Jamestown Street Construction Work List Released

June 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown has announced its annual Streets Program for the 2023 construction season. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the city has received an increase in aid for street repair, "So, there are several pots of money that go into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Streets Program, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist

Sen. Borrello Sponsoring Legislation To Fix Nourish NY Program

June 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has sponsored legislation to fix a problem regarding the distribution of Nourish NY funds to regional food banks. Borrello helped spearhead the effort to make Nourish NY a permanent state program in 2021. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Hunger Prevention Nutrition Assistance Program, New York State Department of Health, Nourish NY

3rd Annual Jamestown Pride Festival This Weekend

June 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Pride Festival’s Third Annual Celebration starts with activities today in downtown Jamestown. The first event is a "Slow Roll" sponsored by Pearl City Cycle that starts at at 5:30 p.m. It's an all ages event that will involve people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amplified Movement, B Proud, Emily Van Wey, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jamestown Public Market, Lip Poppin Productions, New York State Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Pearl City Cycle, Sneakers, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

County Executive Meets with UN Ambassador Now Living in Jamestown

June 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A United Nations' Ambassador is calling Chautauqua County home after settling in Jamestown. Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel met with Ambassador Hugues Sanon on Monday at his north side Jamestown home. The Ambassador is the Special … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Foundation for a Drug Free World, Hugues Sanon, PJ Wendel, United Nations, United Nations Council for Justice Legality and Peace

Victims Identified In Plane Crash Near the Jamestown Airport

June 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the two men who died in a plane crash near the Jamestown Airport Tuesday afternoon. Sheriff Jim Quattrone identified the pilot as 52-year-old Roger Jay Ryall of Toronto, Canada and the plane’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, David J Hughes, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jim Quattrone, National Transportation Safety Board, Plane Crash, Roger Jay Ryall

Air Quality Health Advisory In Effect For New York State

June 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An Air Quality Health Advisory is in effect for all of Western New and Central New York, and other areas until midnight tonight. The State Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health issued the advisory due fine particulate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Quality Health Advisory, Canada Wildfires, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health

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