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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Reed Criticizes Governor, Mitrano for Supporting Reckless Government Spending

October 4, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CORNING - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is calling out Governor Andrew Cuomo for what he calls "reckless government spending." Citing a recent decision to spend $16 million for a rest stop near Adirondack Park initially budgeted for $2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Andrew Cuomo, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

Majority of Mitrano’s Campaign Funding Comes from Within District, Compared to Under 22 Percent of Reed’s Donations

October 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

PENN YAN - September 30 was the last day of third and final quarter of the 2018 federal election cycle and it proved to be a good quarter for Democratic congressional candidate Tracy Mitrano. Mitrano’s campaign is reporting that it raised $950,000 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

Jamestown Riverfront Development Project Given ‘Top Priority’ for State Funding

October 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Some proposed local development projects received some good news recently regarding the likelihood they’ll receive state aid. As part of its 2018 regional Progress Report, the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AgriAmerica, Chautauqua Brick, Consolidated Funding Application, National Comedy Center, Riverfront Property Development Proposal, Welch's Building, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council, White Inn

Mitrano Rolls Out Details of Economic Development Plan She’d Follow if Elected to Congress

October 3, 2018 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

PENN YAN - Democratic Congressional Nominee Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yan) outlined her economic plan for the State's 23rd Congressional District. During a conference call on Tuesday, Mitrano provided details for her a economic development proposal, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Tom Reed, Tracy Mitrano

Clymer School Board Accepts Resignation of Teacher Accused

October 2, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Clymer School Board has accepted the resignation of a teacher who faces federal charges of possession of child pornography. The Post-Journal says the school board accepted the resignation of its agriculture teacher, 60-year-old Scott Aikens, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Clymer Central School, Scott Aikens

Jamestown Absent from State Comptroller’s List of Municipalities in Fiscal Stress

October 2, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Despite facing significant budget gaps the past two years that were only closed after additional aid was provided by the state, the city of Jamestown is not on the State Comptroller's latest list of municipalities in fiscal stress or even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 City Budget, Fiscal Stress List, Fiscal Stress Monitoring System, Jamestown City Council, Mayor Sam Teresi, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli

[LISTEN] Rose Ensemble Performs Tuesday, Oct. 2 at St. Luke’s Church

October 2, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interviews Jordan Sramek, Founder/Artistic and Executive Director of the Rose Ensemble from Minneapolis, Minn. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (410 North Main … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Alyssa Anderson, Arts on Fire, Jordan Sramek, Nell Snaidas, Rose Ensemble, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Zafer Tawil

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Head-On Collision in Ripley

October 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

RIPLEY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is reporting one person has died following a head-on automobile crash that took place Sunday night in the town of Ripley. The crash took place on Route 20 just before 8 p.m. when a westbound vehicle, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Crash, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Kim Robbins, Madison Dunlap

Portion of State Route 394 to be Renamed in Honor of Fallen Soldier

October 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – Olean) announced that State Route 394 in the Town of Ellicott will be renamed the “Sergeant James C. Matteson Memorial Highway.” Senator Young sponsored legislation in the state Senate and Assemblyman … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Catherine Young, James C. Matteson, James C. Matteson Memorial Highway

Debris Removal Finally Underway at West Main Street Property in Falconer

October 1, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Residents and officials in Falconer are happy to see a large amount of debris from a building destroyed by a fire more than 18 months ago is finally being removed. On Friday morning Falconer Mayor Jim Rensel was joined by other village … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Daniel Heitzenrater, Falconer Main Street Fire, James Rensel, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Vince DeJoy

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