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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua County Surpasses 12,000 COVID-19 Cases, 2 New Deaths

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has passed 12-thousand cases of COVID-19 since the Pandemic began, with 2 new deaths reported. There were 84 new cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, September 29th. 35 of the cases were located in Jamestown. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19

Governor Hochul Working on Regulations to Require Mental Health Facility, Prison Health Care Workers to Be Vaccinated

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul said regulations are being developed to mandate that health care workers in mental health facilities and prisons in New York be vaccinated against COVID-19. Hochul, speaking at a news briefing Thursday, said the regulations … [Read more...]

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

Chautauqua County To Receive Over $611,000 to Improve Emergency Communications

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive over $611,000 from New York State toward improving emergency communications. The State Interoperable Communications Grant will enable local governments to expand their ability to communicate, exchange valuable data, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: State Interoperable Communications Grant

24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, 19th Annual Unity Day Celebration Today

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 24th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence and the 19th Annual Unity Day Celebration is taking place today as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Eddie Sundquist, Unity Day Celebration

Women’s March & Rally To Be Held at Dow Park Saturday

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Justice Coalition and Jamestown YWCA will be holding a women's march tomorrow in conjunction with marches across the United States. The rally at noon at Dow Park will be followed by a march to Jamestown City Hall and back in support of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jamestown YWCA

10th Annual Out of Darkness Walk Set for October 9th

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 10th annual Jamestown Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday, October 9th at Jackson-Taylor Park. The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County is hosting the walk, which supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County

Daily Alternate Parking Begins October 1st

October 1, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Daily alternate parking begins today in the City of Jamestown. Jamestown Police reminded residents that vehicles should be parked only on the odd-numbered side of the street during odd-numbered days and only on the even-numbered side of the street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police

Governor Hochul Reports No Healthcare Facility Closures Due to Staff Shortages from COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

September 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul said Wednesday that no health care facilities in the state have reported closing following the healthcare vaccination mandate going into effect. The Governor has directed a 24/7 Operations Center, led by the Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, vaccine mandate

$150 Million in HEAP Available For Those Who Didn’t Qualify for Emergency Rental Assistance

September 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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

$150 million in heating utility assistance has been announced by New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the funding will help low-income households that have fallen behind on their utility bills during the COVID-19 pandemic. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emergency Rental Assistance Program, HEAP, Home Energy Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

NYS Asking For Public’s Help in Combating Spotted Lanternfly

September 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State is asking for the public's help in tracking and combating the Spotted Lanternfly. New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Director for Plant Industry Chris Logue said they're concerned about the pest's impact on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chris Logue, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Spotted Lanternfly

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