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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua County Extends Delinquent Tax Redemption Period

March 27, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County will extend the time period delinquent property owners will have to pay property taxes to avoid the County’s current real property tax foreclosure from April 15, 2020 to June 18, 2020. The County’s 2020 tax foreclosure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Jim Caflisch, PJ Wendel

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Remain at 3 in Chautauqua County, Warren County Sees First Confirmed Case

March 26, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that a confirmed case of COVID-19 has now been reported in Warren County, PA.  The patient is self-quarantined at home and is being monitored. Meanwhile, there has still yet to be a confirmed case of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: coronavirus, COVID-19, Johns Hopkins University

[LISTEN] County Health Commissioner Says COVID-19 is Now at ‘Community Spread’ Level

March 26, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - There are no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported for Chautauqua County, but the county health commissioner says she believes the virus is spreading. The Chautauqua County COVID-19 Response team reported Wednesday afternoon that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Christine Schuyler, COVID-19

Jamestown School Board Reviews Preliminary Budget Numbers that Include No Tax Increase

March 25, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board met Tuesday night via video conferencing and the the meeting was broadcast live over the internet. During the meeting the board reviewed a preliminary spending plan for next school year, being mindful of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2020-21 Jamestown School Budget, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Third Chautauqua County Coronavirus Case Confirmed, Dozens in Quarantine or Isolation

March 25, 2020 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Health officials say a third person in the county has tested positive for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. In a media release sent out late Tuesday afternoon,  County Health Commissioner Christine Schuyler said the … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Community College Continues Remote Operations

March 25, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College says it will be continuing remote operations in the wake of the COVID 19 crisis. “Before moving all of our instruction and support services to remote delivery on March 19, we began working with students to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College

Chautauqua funders and businesses launch COVID response fund with $750,000

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - COVID-19 Response efforts are quickly forming around the country, including here in Chautauqua County. On Monday a coalition of Chautauqua County foundations and funders announced the creation of the Chautauqua County Crisis Response … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amy Rohler, Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, Chautauqua County Crisis Response Fund, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, coronavirus, COVID-19, Cummins Foundation, Holmberg Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Nestle Purina Pet Care, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, United Way of Northern Chautauqua County, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

Mitrano Once Again Democratic Candidate for Congress as Noren Fails Secure Enough Support to Force Primary

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PENN YAN - It doesn't appear there is going to be a primary in June for the region's local congressional seat. Candidate for the New York 23rd congressional district Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yan) has secured the Democratic party endorsement in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 2020 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Congress, House of Representatives, Scott Noren, Tom Reed

County Manufacturers Encouraged to Produce Needed Supplies for COVID-19 Response

March 24, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - In response to a shortage of products to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in New York State, the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency (CCIDA) is encouraging local health care professionals, schools of public health or medicine, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development, coronavirus, COVID-19, Mark Geise, PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Chautauqua County has Two Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Unit, was notified Monday afternoon of two residents of Chautauqua County who have tested positive for COVID-19, a disease caused by a novel coronavirus. The cases … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, coronavirus, COVID-19, New York State Department of Health, PJ Wendel

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