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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown High School to Host Annual Spring Choral Concert

May 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School will host its annual Spring Choral Concert tonight. The performance will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Auditorium. It will feature the JHS A Cappella Choir, Madrigal Singers, the Men of Tomorrow and Ladies of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Guiffre, Allison MacCallum, Charlee VanGuilder, Conner Garcia, Emma Higbee, Evan Corey, Jamestown High School, Jamestown High SChool Madrigal Singers, JHS A Cappella Choir, Julie Livengood, Lauren Scharf, Madeline DeJoy, Men of Tomorrow and Ladies of Today, Nichole Iacuzzo, Olivia Kubera, Spring Choral Concert, Zoe Haskins

Jamestown Police Seeking Man Considered to Be Armed and Dangerous

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are seeking a man considered armed and dangerous. Police want to speak with Michael C. Burham regarding an incident that happened early this morning. He is believed to be in the Jamestown and Warren, Pennsylvania area. Anyone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Michael Burham

Jamestown Fire Responds to Fire on Crescent Street

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Fire crews were called out to a structure fire on Crescent Street this morning. Jamestown Fire officials report the call came in after 4:00 a.m. for a fully involved structure fire at 258 Crescent Street. The two-story building is home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 258 Crescent Street, Danielson Oil Company, Jamestown Fire Department, Structure Fire

Gov. Hochul Declares State of Emergency, Issues Executive Orders Following Expiration of Title 42 Immigration Policy

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As the Title 42 immigration policy expires today, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency and issued an executive order in anticipation of an expected influx of migrants into New York State. Title 42, enacted during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alejandro Mayorkas, COVID-19, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, Title 42 Title 42 immigration policy, undocumented immigrants

Jamestown Human Rights Commission to Begin Work on Creating Policies, Procedures for Complaints

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Human Rights Commission will begin work on creating policies and procedures for handling complaints. Commission Member Isaiah Rashad said his understanding is that complaints would first go to HRC Chair Uvie Stewart and then to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Scott Forester, Uvie Stewart

U.S. Senator Gillibrand Supporting Bipartisan Legislation to Create COVID-19 Task Force

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, joined by other Senators, has introduced bipartisan legislation to create a taskforce conduct a comprehensive investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic. The 9/11 Commission-style task force would investigate the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Casey, COVID-19, Dianne Feinstein, Joni Ernst, Kirsten Gillibrand, National Task Force on the COVID-19 Pandemic Act, Roger Marshall

Public Invited to Jamestown School Board ‘Meet The Candidates’ Night

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters can learn more about candidates running for Jamestown School Board at a "Meet the Candidates Night" tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 197 Martin Road. It is open to the … [Read more...]

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

Boaters Reminded to Take Care of Boats, Trailers, Gear To Avoid Spreading Invasive Species

May 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Boaters are being reminded take care of their boats, trailers, and fishing gear to prevent the spread of harmful aquatic invasive species. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced that Watercraft inspection stewards (boat … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: aquatic invasive species, hydrilla, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Jamestown Public Schools’ 2023-24 Budget Heads to Voters For Approval

May 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District has made its final presentation on the proposed $101 million 2023-24 budget ahead of the budget vote on May 16. The budget has no tax levy increase and a 16.5% increase in State Foundation Aid. Because the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023-24 Jamestown School Budget, Brittnay Spry, Foundation Aid Plan, Jamestown Public Schools, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, State Foundation Aid

Work Zone Speed Monitoring Program Up and Running in NYS

May 10, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program is up and running in New York State. The program is a joint initiative between the New York State Department of Transportation and the New York State Thruway Authority. A total of 30 speed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring Pilot Program, New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority

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