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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Northwest Arena Named Number 1 Skating Destination in Upstate NY by Syracuse.com

January 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Northwest Arena in Jamestown was recently named the #1 best place to go skating in Upstate New York by Syracuse.com. The arena, located on the west side of Downtown Jamestown along W. Third St., features a dual pad ice rink serving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Rebels, Keith Martin, Northwest Arena

Cuomo to Lay Out Progressive Agenda During State of the State, Budget Presentation

January 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Gov. Andrew Cuomo will deliver his annual budget address on Tuesday in Albany. The schedule was revealed Thursday. Cuomo said the speech, which also serves as this year's State of the State address, will be held in the Empire State Plaza … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, State of the State

Cuomo Calls for Passage of New Gun Laws to Combat Violence

January 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday vowed passage of legislation in the first 100 days of the new legislative session to combat gun violence and make New York's nation-leading gun laws even stronger. First, the Governor vowed to pass the Red … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Gun Law, Red Flag Bill

Young Sworn in to Seventh Term in State Senate, Says She’ll Fight Progressive Agenda

January 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R-Olean) has taken her oath of office to begin her seventh full term. Young, who represents residents of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Livingston counties in the state Senate, has been appointed to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catherine Young, State Senate

Foster Parents Needed in Chautauqua County, Open House Planned for Thursday

January 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County remains in desperate need of Foster parents and as a result, the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services Home Finding Team will offer a Foster Parent Open House. The event will be held on Thursday, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Foster Care, Leanna Luka-Conley

Teresi Currently Working on 2019 State of the City Report, Will be Presented on Jan. 28

January 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says he and his staff are busy putting together his annual State of the City report for the city council and residents in the community. Under the city charter, the mayor is required to "communicate to the City Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Sam Teresi, State of the City

CLPRA Hears from Central New York Lake District

January 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency held its monthly meeting on Wednesday and heard from an individual familiar with fighting invasive weeds on other lakes in Central New York State. According to the Post-Journal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Waneta Lamoka Lake Protection District

Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance to Meet Thursday in Stow

January 10, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOW - The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will be holding its monthly board meeting at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Stow Senior Center. Among the items on the agenda is updates on various projects involving the lake, including the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance

Winter Returns to Chautauqua County Wednesday, Winter Storm Warning in Effect until Thursday Evening

January 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions forecasted for most of upstate New York - including Chautauqua County. While most of the state is expected to see moderate snowfall, lake … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Lake Effect Snow, Winter Storm Warning

Reed Reintroduces Bill Recognizing National Comedy Center

January 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed has reintroduced his bill to recognize the National Comedy Center as the only museum of its kind to exist for the exclusive purpose of celebrating comedy in all its forms. Reed first introduced this bill in June … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House of Representatives, National Comedy Center, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

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