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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown City Council Promises ‘More Is To Come’ After Approving Over $2 Million in ARP Projects

March 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members promised "more is to come" after approving over $2 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects Monday night. While Council members Regina Brackman and Andrew Faulkner voted no, all other council members approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Andrew Faulkner, Cathedral Oak trees, Crystal Surdyk, HUD, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jeff Lehman, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program, Regina Brackman, rental rehabilitation program, Roof, Sidewalk Replacement Rebate Program, Tony Dolce, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, West Third Street Redesign

City Council Approves Reapportionment Commission Appointments

March 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The appointments for the City's Reapportionment Commission have been set. Jamestown City Council approved the mayoral appointments of Ellen Ditonto, Alyssa Porter, and Billy Torres to the commission. Jim Walton will represent the Democratic Party, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020 Census, Alyssa Porter, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown City Council, Jim Walton, Michael Panebianco, Peter Johnson, Reapportionment Commission, Steve Muscarella, Tony Dolce

U.S. Marshalls Looking in Western New York for Missing Child

March 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United States Marshals Service in the Western District of New York is looking for a missing child that was taken from West Virginia. U.S. Marshals said 11-month-old Iris Chidester has been missing since February 15. She was taken by her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adrienne Marean, Iris Chidester, United States Marshals Service

$1.4 Billion Deal Announced for New Buffalo Bills Stadium in Orchard Park

March 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A $1.4 billion deal has been announced for a new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park. The agreement between New York State, Erie County and the NFL's Buffalo Bills franchise includes a 30-year commitment for the Bills to remain in Buffalo. NFL … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Erie County, Highmark Stadium, Kathy Hochul, NFL

Robert H. Jackson Center Presents on the Legacy of ‘The Federal Prosecutor’ April 1

March 29, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will present the legacy of “The Federal Prosecutor” on Friday, April 1 Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon said the Continuing Legal Education series will begin at 9:00 a.m., April 1. U.S. Attorney for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greg Peterson, Jeremiah McCarthy, Kristan McMahon, Paul Heimel, Robert H. Jackson Center, Scott Leeson Sroka, Trini Ross

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Over $2.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funded Projects

March 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over $2.2 million in American Rescue Plan funded projects are on the voting agenda for tonight's Jamestown City Council meeting. Under new business, Council will vote on a resolution using ARP funds to establish a Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Jamestown City Council, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program, rental rehabilitation program, Roof, Royal Housing LLC, Sidewalk Replacement Rebate Program, West Third Street Redesign

TRC’s Edgewater Art House Project Receives $195,000 ESD Grant

March 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A joint project between the City of Jamestown and The Resource Center to create an art studio on the Riverwalk has received a $195,000 grant. The funding comes from an Empire State Development grant. The proposed Edgewater Art House project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Denise Jones, Edgewater Art House, Edgewater Day Habilitation Site, Empire State Development, The Resource Center

Jamestown Pride Fest to Feature Live Music Entertainment, Resource Tables

March 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Pride Festival will feature live music entertainment, food vendors, and resource tables at its event in downtown Jamestown this June. The Jamestown Pride Steering Committee announced details of the upcoming event for the LGBGTQ+ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jamestown Public Market, Laced Up Ladies, Mrs. Smith, Sheridan Smith

New State Website Launched to Help Ukrainians, Immigrants, Refugees

March 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a new website containing resources offered by New York State and its partners to help Ukrainian people and other refugees in the state. This follows the Governor's announcement warning consumers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Sate Department of Financial Services, Russia, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, Ukraine

New York Farm Bureau Members Donated 5.7 Million Pounds of Food to Foodbanks

March 28, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York Farm Bureau members donated 5.7 million pounds of food to regional foodbanks across the state in 2021 through the Harvest for All program. The number was announced this month at the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers, Harvest for All, New York Farm Bureau

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