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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NYS Pledges Support to Puerto Rico Following Devastation by Hurricane Fiona

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Hurricane Fiona strengthened to a category 3 overnight after leaving widespread devastation in Puerto Rico. The storm dumped more than 2 feet of rain on the island and knocked out the U.S. territory’s electricity supply. More than one million … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Coca-Cola, Delta, Dominican Republic, FEMA, Greater New York Hospital Association, Habitat for Humanity of New York City and Westchester County, Hurricane Fiona, Hurricane Maria, JetBlue, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, New York State Police, Pedro Pierluisi, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos islands

Cybersecurity Program Could Save Chautauqua County $88,000 Over Three Years

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A cybersecurity protection service program provided by New York State could save Chautauqua County over $88,000. Chief Information Officer Jon DeAngelo, in a presentation to the Legislature's Administrative Services Committee, said the state is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Administrative Services Committee, Audit & Control Committee, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, County Information Technology Department, CrowdStrike, cybersecurity, Donna Sanderson, Jon DeAngelo, New York State Board of Elections, Stephen Abdella, Target Corporation, Town of Ellicott

Strong Starts Chautauqua Offers Text Program That Offers Support for Parents, Caregivers

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Strong Starts Chautauqua has announced a new partnership with Bright by Text. Bright by Text is a national texting program for parents and caregivers. The texting service includes topics like brain development, games and activities, health and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bright by Text, Strong Starts Chautauqua Initiative

Jamestown to Hold Bulk Trash, Electronics Recycling Event Saturday, Sept. 24

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its first of two Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Events this Saturday, September 24. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Bergman Park. Broken electronics and residential bulk trash will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Bulk Trash and Electronics Recycling Event, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Development

Bestselling Author of ‘Buddhist Boot Camp’ to Participate in Free Discussion at MHA

September 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bestselling author Timber Hawkeye will be discussing his latest book at a free event at the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County on Tuesday, September 27. Hawkeye previously wrote "Buddhist Boot Camp" and his memoir "Faithfully … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religionless, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Sean Jones, The Opposite of Namaste, Timber Hawkeye

New State Concealed Carry Gun Law Faces Challenge in Federal Court

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new lawsuit has been filed in the United States Court for the Western District of New York that focuses on the state's latest gun law. According to the lawsuit, filed on September 13 by two Western New Yorkers, the state's expansion of sensitive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: concealed weapons carry law, Federal Court, gun control, Kathy Hochul, U.S. Supreme Court

New COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Now Available in Chautauqua County

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The new bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster is now available in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Public Health Director Christine Schuyler issued a statement saying booster doses are common for many vaccines and that updated formulations are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, COVID Booster, COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna, Omicron variant, Pfizer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

WNYers Asked to Be on Lookout for Spotted Lanternfly After It Was Found in Buffalo

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York State Ag and Markets is asking residents to be on the lookout for Spotted Lanternfly after it was found in the Buffalo area last week. Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive pest that feeds on more than 70 plant species, including … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Agriculture and Markets, Spotted Lanternfly

NYS Legislation Signed that Expands, Simplifies Access to Federal Public Loan Forgiveness Program

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Legislation has been signed that expands and simplifies access to the federal Public Loan Forgiveness program. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the legislation that establishes uniformity around what qualifies as full-time employment for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Public Loan Forgiveness program, Kathy Hochul

Dream It, Do It Programs Coming Back After Pandemic Put Them On Pause

September 19, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A local program that works to get more skilled workers into manufacturing is starting strong after the pandemic put the program on pause. Dream It, Do It Western New York's new coordinator, Francine Rondenell, said October is National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Dream It, Dream It Do It 500, Dream It Do It Western New York, Francine Rondenell, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Manufacturing Institute, National Manufacturing Month, P-Tech, STEM Wars, Todd Tranum

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