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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Gusty Winds Bring Down Some Limbs, Cause Power Outages

March 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Gusty winds caused some issues in the Jamestown area on Sunday. The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities posted on social media that wind brought down a limb on Prospect Street between Prather and McKinley, causing a transformer to catch on fire. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, National Weather Service in Buffalo

NYS Attorney General Launches Process to Crack Down on Illegal Price Gouging

March 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Attorney General's office has launched a process to crack down on illegal price gouging. Attorney General Letitia James' office said Friday morning it is starting a new rule-making process to examine and address evidence that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, ANPR, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York State Office of Attorney General

JCC’s Nursing Program Ranked Among Best in NYS

March 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s nursing program has been ranked among the best associate degree offerings in New York State. The Nursing Schools Almanac's annual rankings for 2021 placed JCC’s nursing degree at 25 out of 68 programs evaluated. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Community College Nursing Program, Nursing Schools Almanac

‘Living Voices’ Program Returns to Robert H. Jackson Center

March 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center is bringing back its "Living Voices" program with performances scheduled for March and April. Center President Kristan McMahon said "Living Voices" has traditionally been focused toward school students, "And this year … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kristan McMahon, Robert H. Jackson Center

No Delay in Congressional, State Elections As Redistricting Lawsuit Heard in Court

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Stueben County Supreme Court Judge will not delay elections as a lawsuit over the state's redistricting process moves through courts. New York Daily News reports Judge Patrick McAllister said he will not make a ruling on whether to strike down … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2022 Elections, Congressional Redistricting, New York Independent Redistricting Commission, Patrick McAllister, redistricting, Stueben County Supreme Court

Congressman Tom Reed, Republicans Send Letter to Biden on Energy Policies

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Congressman Tom Reed joined other Republicans in a letter to President Biden about energy policies. Reed said in a statement, "As gas prices across the district soar to $4 a gallon and more, it proves yet again how completely asinine it is that we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joe Biden, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, Tom Reed

Doors Open Jamestown Takes Place March 5

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Doors Open Jamestown is set to take place this Saturday. After having to be reschedule from January due to high COVID-19 cases, the free admission day will take place at 14 local attractions and museums from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Attractions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Doors Open Jamestown

State Announces Free Snowmobile Weekends for Out-of-State Riders

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Out-of-State visitors and Canadians will be able to snowmobile for free in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul waived the requirement for out-of-staters and Canadians to register their snowmobile in New York State for the weekends of March 5 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Snowmobile

Infinity Welcoming Two Instructors

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is welcoming two instructors. Caitlin Ross will be joining as an Art and Dance Instructor. She recently relocated to the area from Seattle. She received her Bachelor's in Dance from the University of Washington. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Caitlin Ross, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Karen Suber

Refugees Fleeing Ukraine Reach 1 Million

March 3, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

NPR reports that the number of refugees fleeing across the borders of Ukraine has reached 1 million people. The U.N.'s top refugee official said the total of refugee from Ukraine amounts to a little more than 2% of the country's total population … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joe Biden, Russia, Russia-Ukraine Invasion, Ukraine

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