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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Roseland, Willard Park Improvements Among ARP-Funded Projects Given Initial Greenlight by City Council Committees

March 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several ARP-funded parks projects have been given the go-ahead in committee by Jamestown City Council. Parks Manager Dan Stone presented to Council about projects that would utilize $221,000 of American Rescue Plan funds. Stone said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Dan Stone, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, pickle ball, Roseland Park, Willard Park

NY Conference of Italian-American State Legislators Is Accepting Scholarship Applications

March 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting scholarship applications. There are four $4,000 scholarships with two being academic and two being athletic. They are available for current college students or high school … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators

City Council Receives More Information About Proposed Splash Pads

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council learned more about the two proposed Splash Pads for Jamestown Parks at their work session Monday night. Both splash pads proposed for Jackson-Taylor and Allen Parks are estimated to cost $250,000 each which includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Annual Action Plan, Dan Stone, Eddie Sundquist, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Splash Pad, Kim Ecklund, Skate Park, Tony Dolce

Chautauqua Soil and Water Receives Over $500,000 for Watershed Improvement Projects

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has received over $500,000 with four other communities receiving $180,000 from New York State for water quality improvement projects. The grants are through the State Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ball Creek, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Mall Boulevard, Findley Lake, Lake Erie, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Non-Agricultural Nonpoint Source Planning and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Mapping Grant program, North American Aquatic Connectivity Collaborative framework, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Mina, Town of North Harmony, Village of Lakewood, Water Quality Improvement program

Agriculture Buildings Now Exempt from Natural Gas Ban in Proposed NYS Budget

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Agriculture buildings, such as barns, are now exempt from a natural gas ban proposed in the New York State executive budget. State Senator George Borrello advocated that the change be made to Governor Kathy Hochul's 30-day amendments. Borrello … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, natural gas ban, New York State Budget

Chautauqua Hospice Bag Bingo Event Tonight

March 7, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care is holding its Designer Bag Bingo event tonight. The doors open for the event at 6:00 p.m. at the Lakewood American Legion. Tickets are $30. The event features bags, purses, and wallets from well-known … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care

City Council to Hear Proposal to Use $721,000 in ARP Funds for Parks Projects, Including Two Splash Pads

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear a presentation on $721,000 worth of American Rescue Plan funded parks projects that include two Splash Pads at its work session tonight. Resolutions pre-filed include $500,000 toward the construction of splash pads … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Bird Bike Share, bus stop arm camera program, Bus Stop Arm Enforcement Program, BusPatrol, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown Splash Pad, Parkitects, pickleball, Roseland Park, TNVR program, Willard Park

TCC’s Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy Notifying Patients of Information Breach

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Center is notifying patients of Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy about an information breach by the company that provided their medical records. WebPT reported to Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy on January … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Athenahealth, Chautauqua Physical and Occupational Therapy, The Chautauqua Center, WebPT

Homelessness Group Looking at What’s Next After Code Blue Season Ends

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As two months remain for the two new emergency shelters in Jamestown to provide housing for the homeless, a group working on homelessness is looking at what's next. A group of faith-based organizations, social service groups, and other non-profits … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Homeless, Joy Fellowship Church, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Sean Jones, Steven Cobb

CHRIC Awarded $122,000 Federal Grant

March 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, or CHRIC, has received a $122,000 federal grant. Congressman Nick Langworthy announced the funding is coming from NeighborWorks America. He said in a statement that, "Affordable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, CHRIC, NeighborWorks America, Nick Langworthy

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