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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Officials to Announce Public Safety Investments

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown, City Council members, Police Chief Tim Jackson, and Deputy Fire Chief Matt Coon are announcing investments in public safety tonight. Officials will announce investments to combat rising gun violence and to address the City’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown City Council, Matt Coon, Tim Jackson

Antiviral Treatments for COVID-19 Now Available in Chautauqua County

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Antiviral treatments for COVID-19 are now available in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Health Department said two oral antiviral medications, Paxlovid and Lagevrio (molnupiravir), have Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for treatment of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Christine Schuyler, COVID-19, Lagevrio, Paxlovid

COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in Chautauqua County

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cases of COVID-19 are on the rise in Chautauqua County with New York State reporting 201 cases for the week of April 24 though 29. These cases do not include any positive at-home testing results. The Chautauqua County Health Department is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 tests, New York State COVID-19 Fatalities Tracker, Wastewater Surveillance Pilot Program

WSKG: Community Groups Travel to Steuben County to Give Input on Redistricting

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WSKG reports more than two dozen people from around New York state gathered at the Steuben County Courthouse Friday to provide input to the independent expert redrawing the state’s congressional and state Senate districts. A number of different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congressional Redistricting, Jonathan Cervas, New York State Court of Appeals, Patrick McAllister, redistricting, Steuben County Courthouse

Intuit Will Pay $141 Million to Customers for Deceptive Tactics in Tax Filing

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services. Under the terms … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Internal Revenue Service, Intuit Inc., Letitia James, TurboTax

Chautauqua Lake Association Begins Spring Debris Removal May 9

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake Association begins its Spring debris removal on Chautauqua Lake today. The two week pre-season program, run annually, clears hazardous woody debris that has floated into the lake from the tributaries. CLA officials said the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua-Conewango Consortium, Conewango Creek Watershed Association

Veterans Council Seeks Participants for Memorial Day Parade

May 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Veterans Council of Jamestown is looking for participants for the 2022 Memorial Day Parade on May 30. Interested groups are encouraged to honor the U.S. Military and no hand outs are requested. Parade line up begins at 9:00 a.m. on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Memorial Day, Memorial Day Parade, United Veterans Council of Jamestown

Rep. Reed Encourages Those with Mental Health, Substance Use Issues to Seek Help

May 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed focused on May being Mental Health Awareness month, saying the silos between mental health and substance use treatment must be eliminated. Reed said the mental health and substance abuse crisis is real, "It's becoming a larger … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mental Health Awareness Month, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Tom Reed

Jamestown Ward 2, Ward 5 Annual Action Plan Walking Tours Scheduled for May 7

May 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development will hold its Ward 2 and Ward 5 Walking Tours on its Annual Action Plan this Saturday, May 7. The Ward 5 tour starts at 10:00 a.m. at Fletcher Elementary School with the Ward 2 tour starting at noon at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Community Development Block Grant, HOME Program, Jamestown Department of Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

26th Annual Falconer Community Clean-Up May 7

May 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Falconer Rotary and the Village of Falconer are sponsoring the 26th Annual Falconer Community Cleanup on Saturday, May 7th. The clean-up takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help clean all areas of the village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Community Cleanup, Falconer Rotary, Village of Falconer

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