Former Chautauqua County Executive and United States Air Force Colonel Vince Horrigan has been inducted into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame. The ceremony was held on Veterans' Day at the Chautauqua County Veterans Service Agency in … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
I-86 Bridge in Randolph Dedicated in Honor of Corporal William James Hillard
The Interstate-86 Bridge in Randolph has been dedicated in honor of Corporal William James Hillard, a Randolph native who lost his life in the Vietnam War. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Joseph Giglio sponsored the legislation … [Read more...]
Health Department Holding COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics at JCC today, MHA tomorrow
The Chautauqua County Health Department has COVID-19 vaccination clinics scheduled at Jamestown Community College today for those ages 12 and up. Pre-registration is required for the clinic that is taking place from 1 to 4pm and can be done online … [Read more...]
No News Updates Nov. 5 through Nov. 14
WRFA Public Affairs Director Julia Ciesla-Hanley is off so there will be no daily updates to the news section of WRFA's website from Friday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 14. Updates will return on Monday, Nov. 15. … [Read more...]
WRFA Seeking Public Input Into 2022 Programming
WRFA, a non-commercial, non profit community radio station serving Jamestown, NY, recently received funding as part of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's American Rescue Plan Act Stabilization Grant program. The funding is intended to help … [Read more...]
COVID-19 Cases on Increase, 5 New Deaths
There were five deaths and 313 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County for October 24th through 30th. 102 of those cases located in Jamestown. There are 296 active cases and 15 people hospitalized. The total number of deaths is now 211. The … [Read more...]
Mayville Man in Jail Following High Speed Chase through Ellicott, Jamestown
A Mayville man was arrested following a high speed chase through the town of Ellicott and City of Jamestown late Wednesday night. Sheriff's Deputies report they were alerted that 35 year old Dimas Rios, who had an active felony arrest warrant, was … [Read more...]
LawNY Receives $350,000 for Fair Housing Initiatives
Legal Assistance of Western New York has received $350,000 to conduct fair housing enforcement, education and outreach activities related to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing the American Rescue … [Read more...]
The Chautauqua Center Opens Pharmacy to Public
The Chautauqua Center cut the ribbon on the Waterfront Pharmacy and opened the location to the general public Wednesday. Chautauqua Center CEO Michael Pease said the pharmacy participates in a Federal program called "340-B," "It allows us to offer … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Establishes Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing the Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Fund. The legislation authorizes gifts on personal income tax returns for substance use disorder education and recovery. Money in this fund … [Read more...]
