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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit, NYS Attorney General Probe Can Continue

May 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A U.S. District Court judge has granted Tish James’ motion to dismiss Donald Trump’s complaint, allowing the probe of his business practices to continue. Politico reports a federal judge on Friday tossed out former President Donald Trump’s lawsuit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brenda Sannes, Donald Trump, Letitia James

HUD Awards Over $1 Million to Housing Authorities in Chautauqua County

May 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 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, Public Housing Capital Fund Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NYS Agencies Announce ‘Lights Out’ Initiative to Protect Migrating Birds

May 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State agencies have announced a "Lights Out" initiative to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies. State buildings participating in Lights Out will keep non-essential outdoor lighting from affecting the ability of birds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: "Lights Out" initiative, Jeanette Moy, migrating birds, New York State Office of General Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Chatauqua-Cattaraugus Library System Promote CCLS Road Trip

May 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 38 libraries in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System are promoting the CCLS Road Trip. This free program, that begins June 1, encourages community members in both counties to visit as many libraries as they can during the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCLS Road Trip, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System

Two Jamestown Men in Jail on Burglary Charges

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown men are in jail after Police say they broke into a business on Cherry Street early Thursday morning. Jamestown Police said they received a 9-1-1 call just before 4:30 a.m. from Cherry Street business, Gypsy Moon Cake Company, about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Erik Morrison, Gypsy Moon Cake Co, Jamestown Police, Steven Becker

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Kicks Off Efforts to Make County a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy has kicked off an effort to certify Chautauqua County as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat. Officials, including Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel, Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist, as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Becky Nystrom, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Public Market, National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat, National Wildlife Habitat Federation, PJ Wendel, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Twan Leenders

City of Jamestown Receives Over $1.5 Million in CDBG, HOME monies from HUD

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has received over $1.5 million in CDBG and HOME monies with the City of Dunkirk receiving $433,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funding is for Community Planning and Development activities, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CDBG, CDBG Coronavirus Reallocations, City of Dunkirk, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Crystal Surdyk, HOME Program, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

‘Love Thy Neighbor’ Rally to be Held at Noon Friday

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local faith leaders will be holding a "Love Thy Neighbor" rally at noon, Friday, May 27 on Tracy Plaza in Jamestown. The rally is to honor the lives of those killed and injured in the Buffalo mass shooting. The rally is being hosted by the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: African American Ministers of Jamestown, Buffalo Mass Shooting

Memorial Day Ceremonies to Be Held this Weekend

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A number of events will be held across Chautauqua County as part of the Memorial Day weekend. On Saturday, The Blue Star Mothers, New York Chapter 4, will again host its annual Gold Star Memorial Remembrance. That ceremony will take place at 10 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer, Lake Erie New York Chapter 4 Blue Star Mothers, Lakewood American Legion, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Parade, Town of Gerry, United Veterans Council of Jamestown

Falconer High School Band to Perform Marvel Superhero Concert Featuring FHS Alumni

May 27, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Falconer High School Band is performing a Marvel Super-Hero concert that also will feature FHS alumni on June 1. Falconer High School Band Director Michelle Battaglia said the event will take place at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Bill Race … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Central School District, Falconer High School Band, Michelle Battaglia, Razz Rasmussen

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