WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample is on break until Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. As a result, the WRFA morning News Update will be on hiatus from Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 through Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Our website and social media sites will also see … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Health Officials Report 99 New Cases for Thursday, Dec. 17
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting 99 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Thursday, Dec. 17. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, which was updated Friday … [Read more...]
Public Hearing on Plan to Steer $7.5 Million in Federal Community Development Funding is Dec. 23
JAMESTOWN - Members of the public have less than a week remaining to offer any final input on a plan that provides general direction on how an estimated $7.5 million dollars in federal community development money will be spent over the next five … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 25th COVID-Related Death, 71 New Cases for Wednesday, Dec. 16
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were also 71 New Cases of COVID-19 reported across the county for Wednesday, Dec. 16. According to the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
City Will Have to Pay Estimated $800,000 in Back Wages After State High Court Denies Arbitration Motion
JAMESTOWN – The ongoing legal battle involving an arbitration ruling between the city of Jamestown and its police union appears to finally be over. As a result, the city will have to pay union members over $800,000 in back wages. This week the New … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 24th COVID-Related Death, 36 Hospitalizatins, 43 New Cases for Tuesday, Dec. 15
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, the county has seen its highest level of COVID-positive hospitalizations to date with 36 total. There were also 43 New Cases of … [Read more...]
County Heath Officials Report 59 New COVID-19 Cases for Monday, Dec. 15
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 for Monday, Dec. 15. According to the Chautauqua County Health Department’s COVID-19 dashboard, the total number of known active cases as of Monday was 433, 12 … [Read more...]
City Council Overrides Mayor’s Budget Veto Involving Recreation Coordinator Position
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held a special meeting Monday night and voted to override two budget vetoes that were issued by Mayor Eddie Sundquist last week. On Nov. 30, the council approved a $35.5 million city budget that included … [Read more...]
Health Officials Report 23rd COVID-Related Death, 174 New Cases for Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13
MAYVILLE – The Chautauqua County Health Department is reporting another COVID-19-related death in the county. In addition, there were 174 New Cases of COVID-19 reported in the County For Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13. According to the … [Read more...]
County Reports 110 New Cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Dec. 10
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Health Department reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 for Thursday, Dec. 10. The numbers were released early last Friday afternoon and are the latest numbers available until a new report comes out later … [Read more...]
