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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City of Jamestown Financial Audit of 2021 Positive

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's financial audit for 2021 was positive. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. He said the city's revenues for 2021 were $37.4 million with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, Carl Widmer, Drescher & Malecki, Government Finance Officers Association, Jamestown City Council

Housing Committee Hears Update on 19A Homeownership Program Proposal

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council Housing Committee received an update on properties that would be purchased and rehabilitated by the city under the 19A Homeownership Program if Council approves the $750,000 request of American Rescue Plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Ben Haskins, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Council Housing Committee, Crystal Surdyk, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, public nuisance ordinance, Real Estate Investor's Association, Rental Inspection Ordinance, Vacant Property Registration ordinance

NYS Voters Have Until August 11 to Change Party Enrollment Ahead of August 23 Primary

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York voters have until August 11 to change their party enrollment ahead of the primary set for August 23. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said a recent ruling in State Supreme Court ordered that all changes of enrollment received … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: August 2022 Primary, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, State Supreme Court

Fall Class Registration is Underway for Jamestown Community College

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Registration is underway for Jamestown Community College’s fall classes. The fall session begin August 22, with the application to apply closing August 15. All JCC campus locations offer in-person student services from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jamestown City Council to Revisit Requests to Add Funding to Business, Housing Initiatives

August 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will revisit a couple requests to add American Rescue Plan funds to housing and business initiatives at its work session tonight. One resolution would use $750,000 in ARP funds to create a permanent 19A Homeownership … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Building & Property Infrastructure Improvements program, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Citywide Marketing and Rebranding Campaign, Gina Paradis, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program

Chautauqua Institution Week Seven Examines Living Spaces, Changing Housing Market

August 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's week seven will examine living spaces and the changing housing market. The 10:45 lecture series will focus on “More than Shelter: Redefining the American Home.” The 2 p.m. Interfaith Lecture Series tackles a similar topic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Matthew Desmond, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Salman Rushdie, Sandra Cisneros, Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens, VOCES8, Washington Ballet

Jamestown YWCA Announces 2022 Women of Achievement Award Recipients

August 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YWCA has announced the recipients of the 2022 Women of Achievement awards. The awards honor women whose career, volunteer and advocacy achievements have worked to enhance diversity and inclusion and promote the empowerment of women … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Desnerck, Carolee Corbitt, Danica Olson, Danica Olson-Walter, Jamestown YWCA, Qiana James, Royal DreamZ Inc., Samantha Elleman, Water Street Brass, Women of Achievement, YWCA Jamestown

NYS Police Report 104% Increase in Gun Seizures this Year

August 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police are reporting a 104% increase in gun seizures this year. So far this year, State Police have seized 795 guns, compared with the 389 guns seized over the same period last year. Overall, 3,166 gun seizures have been reported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: gun, gun seizure, Kathy Hochul, New York State Police, State Police Gun Trafficking Interdiction Unit

‘Ronnie’s Way’ Event to Benefit Infinity Program Founder Ron Graham

August 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A benefit to help a Jamestown man who has had a lasting impact on music in the area will take place Saturday, August 6. The fundraiser, Ronnie's Way 5k, is in honor of Ron Graham who has been diagnosed with stage-four gastroesophageal cancer and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Witherspoon, Daniel Witherspoon, Infinity Performing Arts, Jeremy Bunce, Mark Alpaugh, Marla Harris, Rahsaan Graham, Ron Graham, Ronnie's Way, Steve Davis

Jamestown Public Market to Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week

August 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market will join markets across the country to celebrate National Farmer's Market Week starting Sunday, August 7. Market Director Linnea Carlson said Mayor Eddie Sundquist will mark celebrations at the market on Saturday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Craft and Cloth, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Carlson, National Farmer's Market Week, Plantlife Clothing

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