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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

High Risk for Overdose in Chautauqua County

March 11, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

19 reported overdoses March 1-11 MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in non-fatal overdoses, which may be a sign that a strong batch of heroin is in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Christine Schuyler, Heroin, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County

Jamestown City Council Gets Update on High Amount of Lead Poisoning Among Children

March 11, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown's old housing stock is continuing to create concerns for both local school and health officials, who say the number of homes that contain lead paint is resulting in a high percentage of local children having lead poisoning. A … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chad Bongiovanni, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Lead Poisoning, Natalie Whiteman

Community Justice Coordinating Council to Meet Wednesday in Mayville

March 11, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Criminal justice / law enforcement officials are expected to provide an update on the impact the state's bail and discovery reforms have had on the county jail, local courts, and police departments Wednesday afternoon in Mayville. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Community Justice Coordinating Council, Discovery Reform

County Health and Human Services Director Gives Coronavirus Update to City Council

March 10, 2020 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - So far there have been no cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Chautauqua County, but there is one person currently in precautionary quarantine due to recently traveling abroad. That was the update provided Monday by the … [Read more...]

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

Two Jamestown Residents, One Buffalo Resident Indicted in Jamestown Cocaine Ring

March 10, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Kori Robinson, 22, Islandah Mitchell, 20, both of Jamestown, and Bruce Page, 25, of Buffalo, with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, cocaine. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bruce Page, Drug Arrest, Islandah Mitchell, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Kori Robinson, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, U.S. Attorney's Office

Park Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison

March 10, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A man who pleaded guilty to first degree rape and first degree criminal sex act in connection to two sexual assault incidents that occurred Jamestown Laundromat in 2018 will spend 18 years in state prison. The Jamestown Post-Journal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Dennis Park

NCC Adds Second Jeff Foxworthy Show to 30th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

March 10, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Member Pre-Sale Begins March 11, Public On-Sale Begins Tuesday, March 17 JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center (NCC) has added a second Jeff Foxworthy show to the 2020 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. The second show will take place at 9:30 p.m. on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeff Foxworthy, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Museum, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena

New York has 105 Cases of Novel Coronavirus, Majority in Westchester County

March 9, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - The latest number of individuals in New York State who've been diagnosed as having the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is now up to 105. That's the latest figure provided by the governor's office after 16 new cases were identified late … [Read more...]

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

State Officials Give Update on Coronavirus, Local Officials Create Task Force to Prepare for Possible Cases

March 6, 2020 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced that New York State’s coronavirus (COVID-19) caseload is now at 22. The governor said that as of Thursday, there were 18 cases in Westchester County, three in New York City, and one in Nassau … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio, Bret Apthorpe, Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Emergency Services, coronavirus, COVID-19, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Public Schools

Amo Houghton, Former Area Representative in Congress, Dies at 93

March 6, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CORNING, NY - Amo Houghton, the Corning businessman who went on to serve in Congress and represented Chautauqua County for 16 years, has passed away. He was 93. His official name was Amory Houghton Jr. but everyone called him "Amo." He led his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amo Houghton, George W. Bush, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

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