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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sheriff’s Office to Provide Update on Discovery of Human Remains in Portland Last Week

October 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office will be providing an update this morning on the discovery of human remains in Portland last month. A hiker on the Chautauqua Rails to Trails path in Portland was searching for her lost keys when police say … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Corrie Anderson, Jim Quattrone, Lori Ceci-Bova, Patricia Laemmerhirt

NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics Votes to Have Independent Investigation of Itself

October 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State’s Joint Commission on Public Ethics, or JCOPE, is launching a probe into its own body. The Commission will hire outside lawyers to investigate the approval of former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s $5.1 million book deal. JCOPE’s Chair … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jose Nieves, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, New York Joint Commission on Public Ethics, New York State Assembly Judiciary Committee

NYS SNAP Recipients May Now Use Benefits for Prepared or Hot Food

October 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio 23 Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation establishing a statewide Restaurant Meals Program as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The legislation mandates the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Nourish New York, Restaurant Resiliency Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Senator Gillibrand Praising U.S. Postal Service Pilot Banking Program

October 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is praising the announcement from the U.S. Postal Service that they have launched a pilot program to offer customers financial services. USPS is testing the program at just four post offices on the East Coast. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kirsten Gillibrand, Postal Banking Act, U.S. Postal Service

‘Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety’ Theme for Fire Prevention Week

October 7, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Falconer Fire Department is promoting the Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign is taking place now until October 9th, and works to educate everyone about simple actions they can take to keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Fire Department

Officials Unveil Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to Bring More Visitors, Activity To Waterway

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local officials unveiled the Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan to bring more visitors to the Jamestown Riverwalk and Chadakoin River Tuesday night. The plan was funded by Chautauqua County, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chadakoin River Strategic Business Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Kristy Kathman, Mark Geise

Two South County Businesses Awarded $1.25 Million For Upgrades

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two south county businesses will receive a combined $1.25 million dollars in funding through the Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The funding comes through the State's Office … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown Container Corporation, New York State Office of Community Renewal, ZTS Development LLC

Governor Hochul Announces Plan to Expand Healthcare Worker Vaccine Mandate to Adult Care, Home Health

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a plan to expand the healthcare worker vaccine mandate to areas like adult care facilities and home health agencies. Employees who work for long term home health care programs, AIDS home care programs, hospice … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, Kathy Hochul, vaccine mandate

$373 Million in HEAP Monies Now Available for NYS Residents

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Closeup of a woman's hand setting the room temperature on a modern programmable thermostat.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that the application process for $373 million in Heating Energy Assistance Program monies is now open in New York State. The funds are for low- and middle-income New Yorkers who need assistance keeping their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Frank Galeazzo, HEAP, Heating Energy Assistance Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kathy Hochul

October 18th Deadline for Absentee Ballot Requests

October 6, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections has announced new deadlines for Absentee Ballot Applications. The deadlines have changed because of Election Law changes earlier this year. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot by mail, email or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Absentee Ballot, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Luz Torres

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