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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Annexation Case Back in State Appellate Court

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The lawsuit involving the annexation of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation property in the Town of Ellicott is set to start up again in State Appellate Court. The Fourth Appellate Court will hold hearings on Tuesday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Eddie Sundquist, Falconer School District, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Lynn Keane, New York 4th Appellate Division, Town of Ellicott, Village of Falconer

Discussion Held on Making Jamestown a Refugee Resettlement City

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio 6 Comments

Around 50 people attended a discussion on the possibility of making Jamestown a refugee resettlement city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist led the conversation at St. Luke's Episcopal Church with people who represented groups who could provide potential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, refugee resettlement

SUNY Chancellor Malatras Said He’s Not Stepping Down

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras has told reporters he has no plans to resign after investigations have cast more light on the role he played in Governor Andrew Cuomo's inner circle. According to a Spectrum New Report, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jim Malatras, Letitia James, Lindsey Boylan

BPU Announces Clean Energy Rebate Programs

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced two Clean Energy Rebate programs for 2022. BPU Energy Efficiency Coordinator Dan Reynolds said the BPU is shifting its focus for clean energy programs away from doors, windows, and lighting to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clean Energy Rebate, Dan Reynolds, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Jamestown Police Officers Named as Holiday Parade Grand Marshalls

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Holiday Parade that takes place tomorrow will feature Jamestown Police Officers Mark Conklin and Jakki Martin-Ahlbin as Grand Marshalls. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said these two officers have been heroes in the department this year, "One … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Eddie Sundquist, Jakki Martin-Ahlbin, Mark Conklin

Jamestown Holiday Artisan Bazaar Starts This Saturday

December 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Holiday Artisan Bazaar kicks off tomorrow in downtown Jamestown. The bazaar will take place 11am to 4pm on December 4th, 11th and 18th. There will be activities and vendors outdoors at the Wintergarden on North Main Street, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Diana Scott, Jamestown Holiday Artisan Bazaar

9 Deaths, 707 New Cases of COVID-19 for November 21-27th in Chautauqua County

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Nine people died and there were 707 new cases of COVID-19 for the week of November 21st through 27th in Chautauqua County. There are 648 active cases and 52 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 228. 276 of the new cases were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Health Department, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination

NYS ‘Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure’ COVID-19 Vaccination Sweepstakes Open

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York's 'Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure' sweepstakes is now open. The COVID-19 vaccine incentive announced by the state is intended to bolster vaccination rates among New Yorkers who enjoy the great outdoors. During the month of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19 Vaccination, COVID-19 vaccine, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Take Your Shot for an Outdoor Adventure

Jamestown Planning Commission Chair Has Issues With Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission Chair is expressing concerns about the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan that has been awaiting approval by the City. Chair Greg Rabb said he has procedural issues with how the plan has come to the city for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission

Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down

December 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Capacity Lab, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Fenton History Center, Marie Carrubba, Noah Goodling, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation

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