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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Hearing Violates State Open Meeting Law, Rules Prohibiting Public Attendance

November 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its public hearing on the 2021 city budget Monday night, but it was in apparent violation of the New York State Open Meetings Law due to the live stream not being made available to the public as the meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2021 City Budget, Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, New York State Committee on Open Government, New York State Open Meetings Law, Tony Dolce, Zach Altschuler

Jamestown Public Schools Announces Sixth COVID-19 Case, Details on Distance Learning Plan After Holiday Breaks

November 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Public Schools reported on Saturday that another student has tested positive for COVID-19. This time, the student was from Persell Middle School. The student last attended school on Monday, November 9. The district also said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush School, Centers for Disease Control, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Persell Middle School

47 COVID-19 Cases Reported Between Friday and Sunday in Chautauqua County, Hospitalizations Significantly Down

November 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - There were 47 new cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County reported for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That's according to the Chautauqua County Health department, which says 17 new cases were reported on Friday, 20 cases were reported for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19

Weekend Wind Storm Wallops WNY, Jamestown

November 16, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown area - along with the rest of Western New York - was busy cleaning up Monday after a strong wind storm swept across the region Sunday afternoon and early evening. The High winds began moving into the area Sunday morning, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: High Wind Warning, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, National Grid, National Weather Service, Rebecca Robbins

Jamestown Public Schools Reports Fifth COVID-19 Case for This Week

November 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Yet another case of COVID-19 is being reported at Jamestown Public Schools, marking the fifth such case this week. The school district said it was notified Thursday by the Chautauqua County Health Department that a district staff … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Jamestown Public Schools

Wendel Expresses Disappointment with New Statewide Restrictions Involving Businesses, Gatherings at Private Residences

November 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel says its frustrating to see Governor Andrew Cuomo implement new restrictions to address a recent surge in new COVID-19 cases, especially after he's utilized a regional approach to controlling the virus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua County Health Department, coronavirus, COVID-19, PJ Wendel

Jamestown Public Schools Announces Two New COVID-19 Cases for Wednesday

November 12, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN -  Jamestown School District is reporting two more cases involving COVID-19 within the district. Jamestown School officials say the district was notified Wednesday night of two individuals that have tested positive for the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush School, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, coronavirus, COVID-19, Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker

Cuomo Announces New Restrictions on Businesses, Private Gatherings Due to Rise in COVID-19 Cases

November 12, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 restrictions on bars, restaurants, gyms and residential gatherings in New York State. Effective Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 p.m., bars, restaurants and gyms or fitness centers, as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, coronavirus, COVID-19

Qualified BPU Customers May Apply for Utility Assistance through City Sponsored Program

November 11, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) is urging customers who may qualify for assistance with unpaid utility bills to apply to a program grant received by the City of Jamestown as part of its COVID-19 Response. According to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Community Development Block Grant, David Leathers, Eddie Sundquist, Home Energy Assistance Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Department of Development

County Reports 27 New Cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday

November 11, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Locally, there were 27 New Cases of COVID-19 reported in in Chautauqua County for Tuesday. The 27 new cases was a sharp increase over the 4 new cases reported for Monday. With the additional new cases, the number of active cases in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, COVID-19, Fredonia Beaver Club, Jamestown Public Schools

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