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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JRC’s Neighborhood Block Challenge Targets Northside

February 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A section of the city's northside will be the target area for Jamestown Renaissance Corporation's Neighborhood Block Challenge Program. Neighborhood Coordinator Mary Maxwell gave a presentation to the City Council Housing Committee on the program … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Mary Maxwell, Neighborhood Revitalization Renaissance Block Challenge Program

Law Enforcement Stepping Up Patrols for Super Bowl Weekend

February 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State and local law enforcement agencies will be stepping up patrols this weekend and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office, the Lakewood-Busti Police Department and the Town of Ellicott … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Ellicott Police Department, Kathy Hochul, Lakewood-Busti Police Department, STOP-DWI, Super Bowl

Humane Society’s ‘Pennies 4 Paws’ Campaign Kicks Off February 12

February 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society’s 17th annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign kicks off February 12. The campaign continues through April 30. Humane Society Partnership Director Brian Papalia said funds raised during the campaign stay local and, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pennies 4 Paws

Mayville DMV Open For Snowmobiler Registration February 12

February 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mayville Department of Motor Vehicles will be open this Saturday, February 12 for snowmobiler registration. County Clerk Larry Barmore said hundreds of out of state snowmobilers are expected to be in Chautauqua County this weekend thanks to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Larry Barmore, Snowmobiling

Governor Hochul Lifts Business Mask Mandate, Schools Must Continue to Mask

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has officially lifted the statewide business "mask or vax" requirement. Hochul, making the announcement on Wednesday, said counties, cities and businesses can still choose to require masks. She said the decision was made … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, Rochelle Walensky, Universal mask requirements

Chautauqua County, NYS Announce Local COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and New York State announced several COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the area. The State announced two #VaxForKids pop-up vaccination clinics that will take place today. One clinic will be from 10-11:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Forestville Central School, Love Elementary School, Silver Creek Central School, SUNY Fredonia

County Executive Wendel Welcomes End to Mask Mandate

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel released a statement welcoming and supporting Governor Kathy Hochul's decision on masking. He said the county will not implement a local masking mandate going forward. Employees and visitors who enter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, COVID-19 tests, Kathy Hochul, PJ Wendel, Universal mask requirements

Jamestown Police Looking for 3 Suspects in Tuesday’s Shooting, Release Photo of Suspect’s Car

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are looking for three suspects in Tuesday night's shooting incident on North Cowden Place. After an investigation, Police report that it appears suspects in the home invasion robbery arrived in a gray-colored Ford Fusion. It is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, North Cowden Place shooting

Senator Gillibrand Announces Reforms to Stock Act, Rep. Reed Supports Concept

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Democratic Representative Katie Porter of California announced the reintroduction of the bicameral STOCK Act 2.0 Gillibrand, who was the lead sponsor and author of the original STOCK Act, said the STOCK Act 2.0 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Katie Porter, Kirsten Gillibrand, STOCK Act, STOCK Act 2.0, Tom Reed

Prendergast Library Holds First Murray Bob Education Initiative Event Today

February 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first event of a new education initiative at the James Prendergast Library starts this afternoon. The library recently announced the creation of the Murray L. Bob Education Initiative. The program named in honor of the former long-time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, James Prendergast Library, Katie Finch, Kimberly Turner, Murray L. Bob Education Initiative

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