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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Second County Residents Dies from COVID-19

April 7, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A second person in Chautauqua County has died from the COVID-19 virus. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, which reported on Monday afternoon that a male in his 70s died from the virus. … [Read more...]

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

Non Emergency Construction Projects in Jamestown Ordered to Cease Immediately Until Further Notice

April 6, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Jamestown Department of Development has announced that all construction projects in the city are to cease immediately, unless doing so poses a threat to the health and safety of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Police Department

Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now at 18 in Chautauqua County as Country Prepares for Sharp Increase in Deaths

April 6, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County now has a total of eighteen (18) confirmed cases of COVID-19, with six new confirmed cases reported since Friday. According to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, the new cases announced on … [Read more...]

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

United Way Helping Community Volunteers Connect with Local Service Agencies

April 6, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - United Way of Southern Chautauqua County working in partnership with government agencies and community-based organizations, will be acting as a hub to provide key linkages between individuals that want to volunteer and agencies providing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Cynde Johnson, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Governor Calls for Redistribution of Ventilators and PPE to Areas that Need it Most

April 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Friday said he will issue an Executive Order allowing the state to redistribute ventilators and personal protective equipment (PPE) from in-state institutions that don't currently need them and redeploy the equipment to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, COVID-19, Elise Stefanik, George Borrello, Rich Azzapardi, Tom Reed

High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County

April 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, fentanyl, Heroin, Opioid Addiction

Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 in Chautauqua County Now up to 12

April 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The total number of Confirmed cases of COVID-19 four Chautauqua County is now at 12. On Thursday afternoon the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services reported two new confirmed cases in the county - one involving a … [Read more...]

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

State Legislature Approves Budget that Contains Numerous Reforms, Keeps Education Funding Flat

April 3, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State lawmakers have passed a budget for the new fiscal year on Thursday. Under the budget, all funds spending is estimated to total approximately $177 billion and state operating spending is authorized up to $105.8 billion. However in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, COVID-19, George Borrello, New York State Budget, State Assembly, State Legislature, State Senate, Thomas DiNapoli

Federal Officials Warn Residents of COVID-19 Stimulus Scams

April 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office  and the Internal Revenue Service are urging New York taxpayers to be vigilant of emerging scams targeting COVID-19 economic impact payments. “We are living in unprecedented times and each one of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Internal Revenue Service, James Kennedy Jr, Jonathan Larsen, U.S. Attorney's Office

Second County Resident has Recovered from COVID-19, Map Showing Confirmed Case Locations Now Available

April 2, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A second person has recovered from the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus and there were no new confirmed cases reported on Wednesday for Chautauqua County. That's according to the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, … [Read more...]

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

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