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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Gov. Hochul, State Legislators Miss Deadline for On-Time State Budget

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and State Legislators have missed the deadline for an on-time state budget. WXXI News reports the Senate and Assembly adjourned until Monday, when they say they will try again to reach an accord. The next hard deadline for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alcohol, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Bail Reform, Buffalo Bills, Gas Tax, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Tom DiNapoli

Over 80 People Attend Seminar on Refugees at Robert H. Jackson Center

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Over 80 people attended a program on refugees at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday night. The event was hosted by St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, and featured members of refugee resettlement organization, … [Read more...]

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

NYS to Appeal Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Plans

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James both announced they intend to appeal the Stueben County Supreme Court's rejection of the state's current redistricting plans. The Associated Press reports Judge Patrick McAllister issued a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congressional Redistricting, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Patrick McAllister, redistricting, Stueben County Supreme Court

The Jamestown Mobile Market CSA Program Returns for a Second Year

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market is bringing back its CSA to help support the Mobile Market this year. Public Market Director Linnea Carlson the CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, program was started last year as an effort to reach more people … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Community Supported Agriculture, CSA, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Carlson

Community Garden Clean-Up on Lakeview Avenue Taking Place April 2

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The community garden on Lakeview Avenue will be getting an overhaul Saturday, April 2. Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson said they are partnering with the Jamestown Audubon Community Nature Center thanks to a grant from the Ralph C. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Community Garden, Grow Jamestown Community Garden, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Carlson

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic To Be Held in Falconer April 2

April 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccination Saturday, April 2 in Falconer. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Village of Falconer Highway Building at 1 Coleson Drive. Pre-registration is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animal Rabies Immunization Clinic, Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society

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

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