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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Prevention Works Accepting Entries for 22nd Annual Poster Contest

February 28, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Prevention Works is accepting entries for its 22nd Annual poster contest. This year's theme is: "Choices are POWERFUL and I choose ME!" The contest is open to youth in grades 3 through 12. Prevention Works said the poster design should … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Prevention Works

Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, John I. LaMancuso, John L. LaMancuso, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Business Grant Awards, Hold Public Hearing on HOME-ARP Allocation Plan

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on three business grant awards at its meeting tonight. The three resolutions under new business are American Rescue Plan Building Acquisition and Business Expansion grants approved by the Jamestown Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Expansion and Building Acquisition grant program, HOME-ARP Allocation Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Labyrinth Press Company, Panache, Summit Wealth Management, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Dunkirk, Jamestown Housing Authorities Receive Over $1 Million From HUD

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive over a million dollars for public housing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds from HUD were awarded to public housing authorities to make capital investments in their public housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dunkirk Housing Authority, Jamestown Housing Authority, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NY Landbank Association, Chautauqua County Land Bank Celebrate 10 Years of Growth and Impact

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York Landbank Association, as well as the Chautauqua County Land Bank, are celebrating over 10 years of growth and impact in the state. Chautauqua County Land Bank Executive Director Gina Paradis said land banks were created by New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2008 Mortgage Crisis, American Rescue Plan, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, New York Landbank Association, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, tax auction

Jamestown Chamber of Commerce To Hold ‘Salute To The Finest’ Ceremony

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce will hold its "Salute to the Finest" recognition ceremony tonight. The annual event recognizes some of the local businesses, individuals, and organizations that make a difference in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles DeAngelo, Chuck DeAngelo, D & S Glass Service, Everyday’s True Value Hardware, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Pat Smeraldo, Post-Journal, Salute to the Finest Awards, Southern Sails Junk Removal, Tim Horton's

Library Directors Asking NYS Representatives to Restore Library Funding Cut in State Budget

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Library directors will be lobbying state representatives to restore a $3.5 million cut in library aid as well as a $20 million cut in library construction funds to the state budget. Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Executive Director Janice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Janice Dekoff, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature

County Legislature Urging NYS To Release Funds to Construct Brooks Memorial Hospital

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature is urging New York State to release funds to help get a new Brooks Memorial Hospital constructed. The Legislature unanimously passed a motion requesting Governor Kathy Hochul release the $74 million toward the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Brooks Memorial Hospital, Chautauqua County Legislature, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Muldowney, New York State Department of Health, Norm Green, PJ Wendel, Willie Rosas

HOPE Chautauqua Receives M&T Bank Donation for Falconer Youth

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The HOPE Chautauqua Coalition has received a $2,500 donation from M&T Bank for work with youth in Falconer. The Coalition Coordinator has been working with youth in Falconer’s 8th grade health class teaching the students about the effects of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community based Advocacy focused Data driven Coalition building Academy, Falconer High School Esports, Falconer Middle School, HOPE Chautauqua Coalition, Manufacturer's and Trust Bank, Prevention Works, WNY Prevention Resource Center

Chautauqua Hospice Announces New Director of The Star Hospice House

February 24, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Christina Anderson has been appointed the new director of The Star Hospice House. Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care officials said Anderson brings 26 years of experience to the position working with seniors in a skilled nursing facility as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Christina Anderson, Star Hospice House

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