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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CASAC Receives $100,000 in Funding to Provide Prevention Services to Community Members

September 15, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, CASAC, Combat Heroin, Heroin, Opioid Addiction

Rally to Recover Jamestown Event Relocates to Sherwood Arts Complex

September 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A new location has been selected for the Rally to Recover Jamestown event scheduled for later this month. On Monday night the Jamestown City Council’s public safety committee informed the event organizer, Chanda Lynn of Jamestown, that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chanda Lynn, Jamestown City Council, Justin Miller, Rally to Recover Jamestown, Sherwood Arts #INC, Vince Liuzzo

Jamestown New School Superintendent Looks Forward to Serving District

September 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The new Superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools says he’s enjoying his first few weeks on the job. JPS Superintendent Dr. Bret Apthorpe took over as superintendent at the start of this month. He's replacing former Superintendent Tim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bret Apthorpe, Community Matters, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Sylvia Root, Tim Mains

Sheldon House Would be Owner-Occupied Residence if Purchased by Prospective Buyer

September 14, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The person who wants to be the historic Sheldon House from Jamestown Community College plans to make it an owner-occupied residence. That’s according to Jamestown City Council finance committee chair Tony Dolce, who updated the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Edward Signorile, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lynn Development Group, Sheldon House, Tony Dolce

Mistrial Declared in Haffa Trial After DA Fails to Provide DNA Evidence to Defense

September 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A mistrial has been declared in the trial involving a Cheektowaga man who stands accused of attempted murder against a Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputy. The Post-Journal is reporting that on Tuesday, Chautauqua County Judge David Foley … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, David Foley, Justin Haffa, Ned Barone, Patrick Swanson

Jamestown School Boards Moves Forward with Auction of Warehouse Property

September 13, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board held its first meeting with new Superintendent Bret Apthorpe during a regular board meeting Tuesday night. According to the Post-Journal, the board approved a resolution that there will be a public auction of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bret Apthorpe, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

Sundquist Criticizes Reed for Failing to Address Equifax Breach

September 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - One of the individuals who wants to challenge congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) in the 2018 elections is calling out the four-term congressman for failing to speak out against a recent security breach of a credit rating company that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2018 Election, Congress, Eddie Sundquist, Equifax, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

DPW Director Explains Why Sidewalk Repairs Are Occurring at the Start of the School Year

September 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown’s director of Public Works says he’s aware of recent concerns from community members regarding construction work at various street corners throughout the city to make them more pedestrian friendly and handicapped … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Americans with Disabilities Act, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman

Public Safety Committee Denies Event Application for Rally to Recover Jamestown Event

September 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council’s Public Safety Committee has put the brakes on an upcoming event geared to raise awareness about chemical dependency in the community. The Rally to Recover Jamestown is an event that is being planned by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chanda Lynn, Drug Addiction, Jamestown City Council, Maria Jones, Marie Carrubba, Rally to Recover Jamestown

Jamestown Young Professionals Host Tuesday Event Featuring County Executive Candidates

September 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Young Professionals is announcing a one-of-a-kind chance to get to know the candidates for county executive as part of a new lecture series. The group comprised of local professionals under 40 is hosting a series of four … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 Election, Amber Grekalski, atthew Mazgaj, George Borrello, Jamestown Young Professionals, Mike Ferguson, Phillips Lytle LLP

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