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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Receives More Details About SAFER Grant from FEMA

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members were able to get more details about the SAFER grant received by the City during a meeting with FEMA Tuesday afternoon. Federal Emergency Management Agency Project Manager Julia Barron answered questions council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Jamestown City Council, Julia Barron, Matt Coon, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, Tony Dolce

Public Hearing Held on Reallocating $225,000 in HOME Funds to First Time Homebuyers Program

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A public hearing has been held on reallocating $225,000 in previous years HOME program funds to a First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said funds allocated in the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CDBG, Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, First Time Homebuyers Program, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Kasie Foulk, U.S. Housing and Urban Development

Stop Gap Insurance Costs Expected to Rise 37% in 2024 for Jamestown

May 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Stop gap insurance costs are expected to rise 37% next year for the City of Jamestown. City Council Finance Chair Kim Ecklund reported out that City Clerk Jennifer Williams and former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto have met with bid applicants to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Highmark Blue Cross-Blue Shield, Jamestown City Council, Jennifer Williams, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund

New Arrest Warrants Issued for Suspect in Jamestown Homicide

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New arrest warrants have been issued for the suspect in a homicide in Jamestown. Jamestown Police have now issued an arrest warrant for 34-year old Michael Burham in connection with the May 11th vehicle fire on Fulton Street. He's also a suspect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 125 William Street, Crimestoppers, Jamestown Police Department, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham, William Street homicide

City Proposes $6.4 Million Bond for City Building Upgrades, Repairs

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is proposing to bond for $6.4 million in order to do a variety of building improvements and repairs. Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented the initial bond proposal to City Council Monday, saying the projects were limited to just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 145 Steele Street, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, bond, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Municipal Building, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba

Jamestown City Council to Meet With FEMA Reps on SAFER Grant Questions

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will pose questions about the SAFER grant to FEMA in a special meeting this afternoon. Council President Tony Dolce said there were four basic questions that council members had for the Federal Emergency Management Agency on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Jamestown City Council, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, Tony Dolce

Polls Open at Noon for Vote on School Budgets, School Board Candidates

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

School budgets will be voted on today throughout New York State Polls open at noon today in the Jamestown Public Schools District with voting open until 9:00 p.m. People may go to Jefferson or Washington Middle Schools; or Lincoln Elementary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Christine Schnars, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Melissa Paterniti, Paul Abbott

Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show Takes Place May 16-17

May 16, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hundreds of artwork by students are part of the Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show. This is the first time the annual Art Show is taking place since 2019. The public is invited to view the artshow from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. tonight and from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Public Schools District Art Show, Marygrace Anderson, Miguel Fontanez

Jamestown Police Release Name of Woman Killed on William Street

May 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police have released the name of the woman killed in a homicide on William Street. 34-year old Kala Hodgkin was killed early on Thursday, May 11 at 125 William Street. Jamestown Police have confirmed that 34-year old Michael Burham is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Kala Hodgkin, Michael Burham, William Street homicide

Community Helps Plant Over 35 Trees at West Third Street ‘Re-Tree-Ing’ Event

May 15, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several dozen people showed up Saturday to help plant the 37 trees that now line the block of West Third Street where the former Cathedral Oak trees stood. The "Re-Tree-Ing" event held by the Jamestown Parks Department was part of the annual Arbor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, Cathedral Oak trees, Chautauqua Art Gallery, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Joan P. Shevory Citizen Forester Award, Leslie Calimeri, Tree City USA, Urban Forestry Fund, West Third Street Redesign

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