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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Schneiderman Resigns as State Attorney General Amid Reports of Abuse

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - New York's attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them. Eric Schneiderman released a statement late Monday saying the allegations will ``effectively prevent him from leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Eric Schneiderman

Schumer, Gillibrand Call on DOT Officials to Help Return Air Service to County Airport

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand wrote to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao to urge her to provide the necessary waivers and approvals that could allow for a new air service provider to land at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Chautauqua County Airport, Department of Transportation, Elaine Chao, Essential Air Service, Kirsten Gillibrand, National Comedy Center

DEC Wildlife Biologist Provides Deer Management Presentation, Options for City

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“No matter what decisions are made, it’s highly unlikely that everyone in the community will agree with them, but everyone should be able to agree that there was a valid process in reaching those decisions." - Sue Booth-Binczik, NYS DEC Wildlife … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Dana Williams, Deer Hunting, Deer Population, Jamestown City Council, Marie Carrubba, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Sue Booth-Binczik

Budget Hearing on 2018-19 Jamestown School Budget is Tuesday Night

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold a Public Hearing regarding the proposed 2018-19 Budget tonight at 6 p.m. in the Persell Middle School auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend. Last month the Jamestown School Board … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018-19 Jamestown School Budget, Brianne Fadale, Dan Johnson, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Nina Karbacka

Reg Lenna Presents Quebec Circus Duo, Reveals Upcoming Season May 12

May 8, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Reg Lenna Center for The Arts will complete its 2017-18 Reg Presents season when the Quebec-based comedy duo, Circo Comedia performs live Saturday, May 12 at 4 p.m. The 2018-19 season will also be revealed prior to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Circo Comedia, Gebbie Foundation, Jean Saucier, Lenna Foundation, Patrick Cote, Quebec Circus, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

JPD Charge Second Suspect in Home Invasion Investigation

May 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department has arrested a second suspect as part of the investigation into a home invasion that took place last week on the city’s south side. Police say 31 year-old Michael Culbertson has been charged with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Dacien Devault, Home Invasion, Jamestown Police Department, Michael Culbertson, Robert Samuelson

Person of Interest in Hodnett Case Arrested for Menacing, Violation of Probation

May 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A man who was considered a person of interest in the death of an 18-month-old more than four years ago is back behind bars for violating probation. Jamestown Police say 34 year-old Tyler Perez was charged Thursday night with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Homicide, Jamestown Police Department, Menacing, Nayla Hodnett, Police Report, Tyler Perez

City Council to Hear from DEC Official About Managing Urban Deer Population

May 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A representative from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will be sharing details about population management for urban deer during a work session of the Jamestown City Council tonight. The DEC official will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Liuzzo, Deer Hunting, Deer Population, Jamestown City Council, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Teresi Declares May 6-12 Small Business Week in Jamestown

May 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi is declaring May 6-12 to be Small Business Week in Jamestown. The mayor made the proclamation last week at El Greco Woodworking, which has been in business in the city for 43 years. The family-owned and operated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: El Greco Woodworking, Sam Teresi, Small Business Week

Gillibrand to Push for Increased Availability of Federal Loans for Small Manufacturers

May 7, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be in Buffalo Monday to push for bipartisan legislation known as the Investing in America’s Small Manufacturers Act. Gillibrand says the legislation would increase the availability of affordable loans for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Investing in America’s Small Manufacturers Act, Kirsten Gillibrand, Small Business Administration

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