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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

Reed Blames Federal Policies for High Gas Prices

March 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Tom Reed blamed federal policies for high gas prices during a visit to Bemus Point Thursday. Reed, speaking outside Bridgeview One Stop, said gas prices as high as $7 a gallon on the west coast to well over $4 a gallon here in Western … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gas Tax, Gasoline, Joe Biden, Tom Reed

Neighborhood Public Input Sessions on Jamestown’s CDBG/HOME Action Plan Begins March 26

March 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will begin a series of neighborhood workshops this weekend to gather input for its Annual Action Plan. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the Annual Action Plan is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Pride to Discuss June Pride Event at Community Meeting March 25

March 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Pride Festival will be returning to downtown Jamestown on Saturday, June 11. The event for the LGBTQ+ community, sponsored by Evergreen Health, will feature entertainment, food, and education. The Pride Steering committee is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Evergreen Health Services, Jamestown Pride, Mental Health Association, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Sheridan Smith

Jamestown YWCA’s ‘Stand Against Racism Challenge’ Kicks Off April 4

March 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown YWCA's "Stand Against Racism Challenge" will kick off Monday, April 4. This year, YWCA will be investigating Critical Race Theory, Living Wage, Film and Television, and Reproductive Justice. Participants will be able to download an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alize Scott, Jamestown YWCA, Stand Against Racism

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