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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown City Council Hears Case to Bring Ombudsman Position Back

April 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council heard the case for bringing back the Ombudsman position to fill human resources needs. Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo has requested the title be brought back to replace the recently vacant Assistant Corporation Counsel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, KVS accounting system, Marie Carrubba, Ombudsman, Springbrook financial accounting and payroll software, Tony Dolce

County Legislature Considering Property Tax Exemption for Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers

April 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature is considering a property tax exemption for volunteer fire fighters and ambulance workers. Legislator Terry Niebel and County Attorney Pat Slagle presented the proposal to the Administrative Services Committee to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Administrative Services Committee, Chautauqua County Legislature, Pat Slagle, Property Tax Exemption, Terry Niebel, Village of Mayville, volunteer fire fighters

Earthfest To Take Place at Jamestown Community College

April 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will hold Earthfest 2023 today. The event will take place 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. along the pondside walkway, weather permitting, and in the Student Union of the Hamilton Collegiate Center. The event is free and open to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Earthfest, Jamestown Community College, JCC Earth Awareness Club, Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics

JLDC to Receive an Update on Questionable Grant Awards for Board Members During Wednesday Meeting

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPDATE: The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will not be discussing the ARPA grants awarded to Jamestown Skate Products and It's Your Day at its monthly meeting following an update sent this morning that removed that item for tonight's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, Downtown Programming Fund, Downtown Small Business Evolution grant, Eddie Sundquist, Elliot Raimondo, It's Your Day, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Skate Products, Jeffrey Russell, Luke Fodor, Pete Scheira, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, U.S. Treasury Department

Jamestown City Council Holds Lengthy Discussion on Hiring New Fire Fighters

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members voice concern over costs and future layoffs on the issue of whether to hire eight new firefighters. Council was provided by former City Comptroller Joe Bellitto the estimated costs to the city for hiring the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Fire Ambulance, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jeff Russell, Joe Bellitto, Kim Ecklund, Matt Coon, SAFER grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Program, Tony Dolce

NYS Legislature Passes Third Budget Extender

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Legislature passed a third budget extender Monday. The three-day extension is to ensure state operations continue undisrupted as negotiations over the spending plan continue. The budget was originally due April 1. Governor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature

NYS Collected $2.9 Billion More in Tax Income in 2022 Than Forecasted

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State collected $2.9 billion more in tax income in 2022 than forecasted, but still made less than in 2021. State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released a report Monday that had tax collections for the last fiscal year totaling $111.7 billion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Budget, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York STate Division of Budget, Tom DiNapoli

YWCA Jamestown to Hold Racial Justice Summit

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown will hold its first annual Racial Justice Summit on Tuesday, April 25. The one-day conference will take place at the DoubleTree Inn in downtown Jamestown. It will feature "The Diversity Gap" author and founder Bethaney … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alize Scott, Amanda Gesing, Bethaney Wilkinson, Racial Justice Summit, The Diversity Gap, YWCA Jamestown

Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Day Set for May 2

April 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kindergarten Registration Day for the 2023-24 school year at Jamestown Public Schools will take place May 2. Any child who resides in the city of Jamestown and who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2023, is eligible to attend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

Gusty Winds, Rain Bring Down Trees, Branches on Power Lines

April 17, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Gusty winds and hard rain caused trees and branches to bring down some power lines around the area Sunday night. The City of Jamestown put out a notice that there were some power outages in the Board of Public Utilities' area. They cautioned that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, National Grid, Power Outage

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