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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Fenton History Center Unveils New Interpretive Archaeology Signs

May 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center unveiled new interpretive archaeology signs on its grounds in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Resident Archaeologist Dr. Tom Greer said the Walnut Grove Archaeology Project at the center has been going on for ten years. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Scudder Fenton, Fenton History Center, Noah Goodling, Tom Greer, Victoria Parker, Walnut Grove Archaeology Project

JCC Small Business Development Center Holding Workshop to Apply for MWBE Certification

May 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community College’s Small Business Development Center will be holding a free workshop on New York State Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) certification. The workshop will be held Friday, May 20, at the Carnahan Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: JCC Small Business Development Center, New York State Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE)

JHS Students Place 1st and 2nd in 10th Annual Collection Connections Speech Contest

May 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown High School students came in first and second in the 10th annual College Connections student speech contest. The contest, held April 27 in the Scharmann Theatre of Jamestown Community College, featured twelve students from schools … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: College Connections, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown High School, Leila Mele, McKenna Schneider, Salamanca High School, Siena DeAngelo

JCC Summer Session Enrollment Open

May 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Enrollment for summer sessions at Jamestown Community College is open. The season is split into two sessions. The first is planned for May 18 through June 19, and the second July 5 through August 11. In-person, online, and hybrid courses are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Educational Advancement for Regional Neighbors, Jamestown Community College

Governor Hochul Working to Strengthen State Abortion Laws

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is working to develop potential legislation and executive actions to strengthen New York's abortion laws codified into state law and improve protections for out-of-staters and abortion providers. The governor reiterated in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abortion, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Kathy Hochul, Lee Zeldin, Liz Krueger, New York State Department of Health, Reproductive Health Act, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court

Governor Hochul Appoints Antonio Delgado as Lt. Governor

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Delgado, who has been representing New York's 19th Congressional District since 2019, will replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Antonio Delgado, Brian Benjamin, Kathy Hochul

City Council Discusses Resolution to Contract with JLDC to Administer ARP Programs

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members discussed a resolution to contract with the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to administer American Rescue Plan funded programs. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the proposed $500,000 for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell

JCC Small Business Development Center Gives Mark Geise Phoenix Award

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Small Business Development Center at Jamestown Community College has recognized Mark Geise with the U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery. JCC SBDC said that Geise, as the Deputy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCIDA, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, COVID-19, JCC Small Business Development Center, Mark Geise, National Small Business Week, U.S. Small Business Administration Phoenix Award

Travelers Have Until May 2023 to Get Real ID Required to Fly Domestically

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Travelers have a year to obtain Real ID compliant identification in order to fly domestically. County Clerk Larry Barmore said the deadline to obtain this kind of identification is May 3, 2023. That date has been pushed back several times due to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Larry Barmore, Real ID

United Way Seeking Nominations for Joseph H. Mason Award

May 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County is seeking nominations for the Joseph H. Mason Award. The award is given to a union member or staff person whose volunteer service to the community honors the spirit of involvement exhibited by the late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burl Swanson, Joseph H. Mason Award, Nicole Gustafson, Salute to Labor, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

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