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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

SUNY Fredonia Opens at COVID-19 Test Site January 13

January 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY Fredonia will have a COVID-19 test site starting Thursday, January 13. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that announced 10 new testing sites in the state, "These new SUNY sites build on our ongoing efforts to make testing more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19 tests, Kathy Hochul, SUNY Fredonia

JCC Alumni Association Postpones Alumni Mystery Event

January 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Community College Alumni Association has postponed its Alumni Mystery Event due to the COVID surge. The program was scheduled for January 28 and 29. Organizers said ticket holders should expect the alumni relations office to contact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College Alumni Association

Third Street Oak Tree Art Show Raises $2,341 for Urban Forestry Fund

January 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Third Street Oak Trees Art Show has raised $2,341 dollars for the Urban Forestry Fund. Nearly a dozen artists who participated in the art show donated proceeds from their sold artwork that was inspired by the Cathedral Oaks that once lined … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, Leslie Calimeri

NYS Climate Action Council Releases Draft Plan for Public Comment

January 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The State's Climate Action Council has released its draft scoping plan for public comment. New York State's Climate Action Council, Department of Environmental Conservation, and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Climate Action Council, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, NYSERDA

Village of Falconer Receives COVID-19 Tests, Masks for Distribution

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Falconer announced it has received a limited number of COVID-19 test kits and masks for distribution to Village residents.  Interested village residents can pick up test kits and masks in the Village Community Building lobby from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19 tests, Village of Falconer

Hochul Announces New COVID-19 Booster Guidance

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new guidance recommending booster doses for all New Yorkers ages 12 and older. The guidance, following action by the CDC, recommends that people who received the Pfizer vaccine should receive a booster dose at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, COVID Booster, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Kathy Hochul

Jamestown City Council to Review ARP projects Including Roof Replacements, Police Radio Purchase

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review several more American Rescue Plan funded projects including roof repairs and the purchase of police radios at its work session tonight. Resolutions have been pre-filed to replace the roof on Fire Station #4 on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, City Comprehensive Plan, Jamestown City Council, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Smart Growth Comprehensive Planning Program

‘Doors Open Jamestown’ Postponed

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Chamber of Commerce has announced that the "Doors Open Jamestown" event scheduled for January 22 has been postponed due to the ongoing COVID surge. The Chamber said in a release that they made the decision after consulting local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Doors Open Jamestown, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Warn of Medicare Scam

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is cautioning about Medicare scam calls. Officers said there is a telephone scam where the caller identifies themselves as a Medicare employee and are seeking to upgrade your Medicare card. Residents are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Medicare scam

WNY Land Conservancy Meets Fundraising Goal to Purchase Allegany Wildlands

January 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Western New York Land Conservancy announced it has met its fundraising goal to purchase the Allegany Wildlands. The 200-acre forest is located in South Valley near Allegany State Park in Cattaraugus County. The Western New York Land … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany Wildlands, Friends of the Allegany Wildlands, Jajean Rose-Burney, Recreation and Historic Preservation, State Office of Parks, Western New York Land Conservancy

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