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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Alternate Monthly Parking Begins Today in Jamestown

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Effective, Friday, April 1, monthly alternate parking will be in effect in the city of Jamestown. Vehicles should park only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered months and only on the even-numbered side of the street during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking, Jamestown

Rep. Reed Wants Dairy Farmers to Get ‘Fair Shake’ in Trade with Canada

March 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed wants to ensure dairy farmers in Western New York and the U.S. get a "fair shake" following a ruling on a trade dispute between the U.S and Canada. Reed, in his weekly media call, discussed the Ways and Means Committee hearing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dairy Farming, Katherine Tai, NAFTA, North America Free Trade Agreement, Tom Reed, United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, USMCA

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance Announces 2022 Work Plan For Chautauqua Lake

March 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance (Alliance) has announced its 2022 coordinated work plan for the management of Chautauqua Lake and its watershed. Alliance Executive Director Randall Perry said the Alliance received $695,000 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alliance, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Randall Perry

‘Refugees, Who Needs Them?’ Presentation To Be Held at Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday

March 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An event titled "Refugees, Who Needs Them?" will be held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday, March 31. The New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, which came out of the refugee resettlement discussion held in December, announced the event which … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Journey's End, Karen Scott, New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, refugee resettlement, Robert H. Jackson Center

Trout Fishing Season Kicks Off April 1

March 31, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Trout fishing season kicks off Friday, April 1 in New York State. The State Department of Environmental Conservation said April 1 marks the end of catch-and-release-only and the start of harvest season. DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos said spring … [Read more...]

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

AP: FDA Authorizes Fourth Dose of COVID-19 Booster for Age 50 And Up

March 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Associated Press reports the Food and Drug Administration has authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older. The FDA's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group at least four months … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Food and Drug Administration, Omicron variant, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Over $270,000 Awarded by HUD for Local Homeless Housing, Service Programs in County

March 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $270,000 has been awarded in Chautauqua County for local homeless housing and service programs by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. will receive $180,710 and the Dunkirk Housing Authority … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Dunkirk Housing Authority, homeless shelter, Marcia Fudge, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Kendra’s Law to Be Expanded Under Proposed Legislation in State Senate

March 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Proposed legislation in the State Senate would expand the scope of Kendra's Law and broaden the standard for involuntary hospitalization of the most severely mentally ill. State Senator George Borrello is co-sponsoring the legislation with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Diane Savino, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Kendra Webdale, Kendra’s Law, State Senate

Chautauqua County’s Mobile Crisis Unit is Up and Running

March 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene's new Mobile Crisis Unit is now up and running in the County. The Mobile Crisis Unit is a part of the forensics team that also includes the Mobile Transition Team and Peer Support. County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Mobile Crisis Unit, PJ Wendel

JHS After Graduation Committee Holds Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

March 30, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Chicken Dinner fundraiser for the Jamestown High School After Graduation Party will take place this Thursday. The Jamestown High School After Graduation will host the dinner in front of the high school Thursday, March 31 from 3:30 to 6:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School

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