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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Schumer, Gillibrand and Other Senate Democrats Condemn President’s Threat to Use Military in Cities Impacted by Riots

June 4, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - New York's two U.S. Senators are joining their Democratic colleagues in condemning President Donald Trump's threat to use military force to combat demonstrations and protests that had grown into riots in some areas of the country. While … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Donald Trump, George Floyd, George Floyd Protests, Insurrection Act, James Mattis, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mark Esper, Mark Milley, Mitch McConnell, National Guard, U.S. Senate

Sundquist Makes Budget Amendment Recommendations in Response to COVID-19

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has put together a Financial Restructuring Plan in response to financial challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and shut down of the economy. The plan includes several adjustments to the 2020 City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020 City Budget, COVID-19, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council

Virtual Hope and Healing Conference to Focus on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Resources

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - The Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York (WNY) is changing format to allow those in the community to attend virtually on a web conferencing platform to comply with social distancing. The planning committee of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Hazlett, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention, hautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Hope Chautauqua, Melissa Pietrkiewicz, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Prevention Works, State University of New York at Fredonia, Tobacco Free CCA

Lake Management Alliance Highlights Unity Efforts Between Member Groups

June 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - (MEDIA RELEASE) - At the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance’s May Annual Meeting, Interim Executive Director Vince Horrigan indicated that more can be accomplished regarding near-shore and shoreline clean-up if organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Chautauqua Lake Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Vince Horrigan

County Sees Noticeable Decline in Active COVID-19 Cases During Past Week, Total Cases In South County Up 67%

June 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - After seeing a noticeable climb in COVID-19 cases the previous week, the rate of new confirmed cases during this past week in Chautauqua County is noticeably lower. More importantly, the number of confirmed active cases in the county also … [Read more...]

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

WNY to Enter Phase Two Starting Tuesday

June 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The country and state are both continuing to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and the careful reopening of businesses and the economy. On Monday Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the Western New York Region, which includes Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, coronavirus, COVID-19, Eddie Sundquist, New York Forward, PJ Wendel

JHS Graduation To Take Place June 25 at STrider Field, Specific Details Still Being Ironed Out

June 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown High School’s 2020 Graduation Ceremony is expected to take place at Strider Field on Thursday, June 25 with a rain date of Friday, June 26. The decision to hold the event outdoors was announced on Monday due to the COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools

Rally and Protest Events in Jamestown Remain Peaceful

June 1, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - There were two rallies that took place in Jamestown on Sunday as part of the series of national protests taking place across the country. The days of protests were triggered by the death of George Floyd, a black man who died when a white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Chloe Smith, Eddie Sundquist, George Floyd, Harry Snellings, Jason Burham, Jim Quattrone, Justin Hubbard, Michael Burham, Roy Ferguson

Group of Parents Call on School Officials to Keep P-Tech Program Open

June 1, 2020 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - A group of families from the Jamestown Public Schools district are asking for community support in expressing concern for the closure of two programs as part of next year's school budget. Earlier this month it was announced the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020-21 Jamestown School Budget, Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, P-Tech, Success Academy

Community Foundations Announce Give Big CHQ Event, Starts Monday June 1

May 29, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - (MEDIA RELEASE) - Recently, the Chautauqua Region and Northern Chautauqua Community Foundations announced Give Big CHQ 2020 will take place once again this year from June 1 to June 11. Give Big CHQ is an online fundraising event to raise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, COVID-19, Diane Hannum, Give Big CHQ, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Tory Irgang

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