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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Institution Week Six: ‘After Dark: The World of Nighttime’

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's week six will focus on “After Dark: The World of Nighttime.” This week's speakers will examine the mysteries, terrors, beauty and potential of the world that exists after the sun goes down each day. Acclaimed guests this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ballet Hispánico, Brett Eldredge, Chautauqua Institution, David A. Ingber, Maria Tatar, Sidarta Ribeiro, Walter Mosley

TCC Giving Away Almost 2,000 Backpacks with School Supplies at Community Picnics

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Center and The Waterfront Foundation will be giving away nearly 2,000 backpacks for a ninth year at community picnic events in August. Volunteers helped assemble the backpacks filled with school supplies that will be given away at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation

United Way Announces 2022 Campaign Co-Chairs

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County has announced the three co-chairs of their 2022 Fundraising Campaign. Heather Turner, Denise Heppeler, and Danielle Stone will lead this year's campaign, which will kick September 22. This year's goal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Danielle Stone, Denise Heppeler, Heather Turner, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

State DEC Encouraging New Yorkers to Take Part in Annual Wild Turkey Survey

August 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to take part in the State's annual survey of wild turkeys. Commissioner Basil Seggos said, "Citizen scientists provide important data that helps our biologists examine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, wild turkey

UPDATE: No Polio In Chautauqua County, Current Case is Located in Rockland County

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

UPDATE: Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel has provided an update explaining he misunderstood communications from the Chautauqua County Health Department. He stated there is not a case of polio in Chautauqua County. Chautauqua County Health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, Joe Biden, Kathy Hochul, monkeypox, PJ Wendel, polio

Low-Income Families Enrolled in Energy Affordability Program to Receive Utility Bill Credit

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Low-Income families in New York State enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program will receive a credit on electric and gas utility bills in August. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the vast majority of $567 million dedicated to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Energy Affordability Program, Kathy Hochul, New York State Public Service Commission

SUNY Board of Trustees Approve $113 to Help Increase Enrollment

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State University of New York Board of Trustees has approved $113 million in funding intended to increase enrollment on campuses and support college completion rates. Included in the $113 million is $60 million to be distributed across SUNY's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, State University of New York Board of Trustees

Jamestown School Board Approves Appointment of New HR Director

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Education has approved the appointment of Renee Garrett as the new Director of Human Resources. Mrs. Garrett will take over the position from John Panebianco, who is retiring. Most recently, Mrs. Garrett was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, John Panebianco, Renee Garrett

Chautauqua Hospice Names Mike Testa as New CEO

July 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care has announced that Mike Testa has been appointed as their new CEO. Testa will succeed Kris Brombacher, who served as interim CEO during the search and who will continue as Vice President of Clinical Services. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Kris Brombacher, Mike Testa

County Legislature Adopts 19-Member Reapportionment Plan, Approves Creation of Landfill Commission

July 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved a 19-district reapportionment map, but voted down sending it to referendum in November. A local law establishing a 17-district map failed in a vote of 3 to 14 with Legislators John Penhollow and Paul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Gustafson, Billy Torres, Chautauqua County Landfill, Chautauqua County Landfill Commission, Chautauqua County League of Women Voters, Chautauqua County Legislature, County Reapportionment, County Reapportionment Commission, Elisabeth Rankin, Jamie Gustafson, John Penhollow, Ken Lawton, Larry Wilcox, Mary Croxton, Paul Whitford, Robert Bankowski, Susan Parker

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