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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council to Vote on CDBG-HOME Annual Action Plan, Home Improvement Grant Programs

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council's voting session tonight will include the final opportunity for the public to make comments on the city's Annual Action plan. The Public Hearing will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers regarding the FY 2022 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Annual Action Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Inc, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Noon Rotary, Jamestown Public Schools, Residential Home Improvement Incentive Program, Rotary Club of Jamestown Community Service Fund, Ryan Thompson, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Tree of Heaven, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Dedication Event Held for New Home of Chautauqua Adult Day Services

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Community members gathered Friday to dedicate the renovated building that now houses Chautauqua Adult Day Services. Chautauqua Adult Day Services Executive Director Frank Bercik said the agency is now located at 358 East Fifth Street, "In honor of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Adult Day Services, Frank Bercik, Gerry Rocque, Karen Lucks

Borrello, Goodell Recognize Fancher Chair’s listing on NYS Historic Business Preservation Registry

June 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell visited Fancher Chair in Falconer Friday to announce the company's incorporation into New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry. The registry, launched this spring, includes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Edward Work, Falconer, Fancher Chair, George Borrello, New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York Handgun Law

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa's Law, George Borrello, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, Second Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court

CNN: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CNN reports the U.S. Senate on Thursday night passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote was 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Law, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, Red Flag Bill, U.S. Senate

Chautauqua Institution’s 149th Season Opens this Weekend

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's 149th Season opens Saturday, June 25 in Chautauqua. The nine-week season continues until August 28 and will feature programming that encourages lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Opening night of the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Fareed Zakaria, Joshua Bell, Kathryn E. Stoner, Larisa Martinez, The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus

Collaborative Children’s Solution’s ‘Hello Summer’ Takes Place Today, June 24

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Collaborative Children’s Solutions’ "Hello Summer" event is taking place from noon to 4:00 p.m., June 24, at the Northwest Arena. The free event will feature children's activities including Pirates Arr for You, Marty's Bubblegum Machine, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Northwest Arena

Lily Dale Assembly Opens Today, June 24

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lily Dale Assembly Season opens today at noon. Until September 4, visitors can experience a full schedule of workshops, seminars and special events that feature some of the leading names in spirituality. There will be mediumship … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Colleen Vanderzyden, Lily Dale Assembly

Jamestown High School Commencement Ceremony to Feature Speaker Katie Castro

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School holds its 2022 Commencement ceremony tonight, June 24, at Chautauqua Institution. This year's commencement speaker is strategist and social entrepreneur Katie Castro. For over 14 years, Mrs. Castro has worked in community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Commencement, Jamestown High School, Katie Castro

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Interviews Continue Saturday, June 25

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The second session of WRFA's "I Remember" interviews takes place this Saturday, June 25 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. This oral history program allows Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I Remember, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

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