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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Brocton Receives State Funding for Water Main Replacement

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Brocton has been approved a grant and loan to replace a water main on Central Avenue. The funding is coming from $70 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State that was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, New York State Water Infrastructure Improvement Act, Village of Brocton

Special Audubon Lights Event Tonight

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is adding an Audubon Lights Pop-up event tonight. Audubon Lights features a luminary-lit path through a trail of lasers, spotlights, rain lights, and more through the woods and around the ponds. The walk ends in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Audubon Lights

Jamestown BPU Receives Recognition from American Heart Association

April 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has received national gold-level recognition from the American Heart Association. The award is in recognition for the BPU's commitments to employee health and well-being as measured in the Association’s 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Heart Association, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Workforce Well-Being Scorecard

Former President Trump Charged with 34 Felony Counts in Manhattan Court

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former President Donald Trump was charged by a New York grand jury with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court, becoming … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alvin Bragg Jr., Donald Trump, Manhattan Criminal Court, Michael Cohen

Jamestown Public Schools Breaks Ground on Phase 1 of Capital Improvement Projects

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools officials broke ground Tuesday for the first phase of $86.5 million worth of Capital Improvement Projects in the district. District taxpayers approved the improvement projects in May 2021. Superintendent Dr. Kevin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eric Zeffiro, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Tech Academy, Kevin Whitaker, Raymond Fashano Tech Academy, Young and Wright Architectural

County Officials Caution About Possible Severe Storms Today

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Officials are warning about possible severe storms today. County Director of EMS Noel Guttman said in a release that county officials attended briefings with local and national weather reporting organizations about the potential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County EMS, National Weather Service in Buffalo, Noel Guttman, severe storm

ERA Team VP Donates to United Ways

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local United Ways have accepted a donation from ERA Team VP. ERA Team VP raised $8,955.62 to support United Way agencies in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties as well as several United Ways in Pennsylvania. To raise this amount, ERA Team VP had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, ERA Team VP, United Way, United Way campaign, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

People Reminded to Call UDig NY Before Digging, Excavation Projects

April 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As part of "Safe Digging Month," people are reminded to call "8-1-1" before starting digging, excavation, or demolition projects. The New York State Public Service Commission is highlighting the importance of safe digging along with reminding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Public Service Commission, Rory Christian, Safe Digging Month, UDig NY

State Legislators Adjourn Until April 10 to Continue Budget Deliberations

April 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Budget won't be finalized until at least April 10 after Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature agreed to an extension. Hochul said in a statement, "New Yorkers are concerned about public safety, the rising cost of … [Read more...]

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

Portions of Jamestown, North County Designated Disadvantaged Communities by NYS Climate Justice Working Group

April 4, 2023 By WRFA Radio 4 Comments

Portions of Jamestown and north county will receive more clean energy and energy efficiency funding after being designated disadvantaged communities. The state’s Climate Justice Working Group, composed of representatives from environmental justice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Climate Justice Working Group, Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, disadvantaged communities

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