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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Kathy Hochul Sworn In as NYS First Female Governor

August 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kathy Hochul has been sworn in as New York State's First Female Governor. The private ceremony took place at 12:01 this morning with the public swearing in ceremony set for 10am. Hochul plans to meet with legislative leaders later this morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Andrew Cuomo, Carl Heastie, Elizabeth Fine, Janet DiFiore, Karen Persichilli Keogh, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Melissa DeRosa

Lakewood Village Board Opts-Out of Recreational Marijuana Retail Sales, Dispensaries, Consumption Locations

August 24, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lakewood Village Board voted unanimously Monday night to opt out of allowing retail sales of cannabis, dispensaries, and consumption locations in the village. Sixteen residents attended the meeting, but this time the majority of speakers were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lakewood Village Board, Recreational Marijuana, Ted McCague

JCC Requires Masks for All as Fall Semester Classes Begin Today

August 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As Jamestown Community College fall semester classes begin today, JCC has announced that masks will be required in all campus buildings, regardless of vaccination status. The policy change comes due to the increased numbers of cases of the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control, COVID-19, Delta Variant, Jamestown Community College

Local Organizations Turn Out To Help Elderly Couple with Home

August 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local churches and community organizations came together Friday to help an elderly couple on Walnut Street fix their home. Joe and Donna Raffa, who have lived at 34 Walnut for over 30 years, had their house cited by the Jamestown Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joe and Donna Raffa, Love Inc., Renaissance Block Challenge, Susan Justham

‘Cents for St. Susan’ Campaign Raises Record Amount

August 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' 22nd annual "Cents for St. Susan’s" campaign raised a record $27,477 this year. This figure brings the 22-year total of funds raised by the community during the BPU’s “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaigns to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bonny Scott-Sleight, Cents for St. Susan, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, St. Susan Center

Chautauqua Institution’s Final Week Focuses on “Resilience”

August 23, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's final week of the season will focus on the theme "Resilience." The week, which concludes August 29, features the legendary, award-winning singer-songwriter Smokey Robinson; four-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell and his band … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution

JURA Declines to Subordinate Lien in UCAN City Mission’s Effort To Buy Building for a Women’s Shelter

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency declined to act on a request by UCAN City Mission to subordinate an outstanding lien so the Mission could purchase the Field and Wright Building on North Main Street for a Women's Shelter. The United Christian … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jeff Rotunda, UCAN Ministries

NAPA Auto Parts Planning Expansion, Should Alleviate Truck Issues for 11th Street Residents

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved a site plan to expand the NAPA Auto Parts on Washington Street. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the plans should alleviate the issues the 11th Street residents had expressed to City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Planning Commission, NAPA Auto Parts

County Sheriff’s Trying to Find Missing Westfield Girl

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office and Child Protective Services are attempting to locate a missing 13 year old girl from Westfield. Gracie Vanlandingham was last seen Wednesday at about 6:00pm in Jamestown. Gracie was last seen wearing white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Child Protective Services, Gracie Vanlandingham

Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday, New Dates Announced

August 20, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program has announced an updated community clean-up schedule. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the next event is tomorrow from 8am to noon in the neighborhoods between North Main Street to Lakeview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Hands On Jamestown Neighborhoods Program, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Zion Covenant Church

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