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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Lakewood Resident

January 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SINCAIRVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that took place Monday morning on Route 60 just outside of Sinclairville, involving a tour bus and another vehicle. The accident happened just before 9 a.m. in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Auto Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Debra Grimes, Fatal Accident, Fatal Crash, Justin Romaniuk

Jamestown School Board to Meet Tuesday Night

January 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown School Board will hold a regular Meeting Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located in the school administration building on Martin Rd. JAN. 24 MEETING AGENDA Among the items on the agenda is a … [Read more...]

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

IDA to Act on Covenant Manor Tax Abatement Extension During Tuesday’s Meeting

January 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An extension on a tax abatement agreement with a downtown property owner will go before the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency’s board of directors when it meets Tuesday morning in Jamestown. The IDA is considering a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Covenant Manor, Covenant Manor Apartments, Millennia Housing Development, Prairie Covenant NY L.P., Vince DeJoy

Ellington Man Faces Drug Charges Following Monday Afternoon Arrest

January 24, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An Ellington man is in the county jail without bail after being arrested on drug-related charges. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 29 year-old William Bogal of Old Chautauqua Rd. was arrested Monday afternoon on a warrant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Drug Arrest, Heroin, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force, William Bogal

Cuomo Directs Health Insurers to Provide Reproductive Health Service in New York

January 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY -- New York will strengthen existing regulations to require health insurers to provide free coverage for contraception and "medically necessary" abortions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday. The move comes in response to potential cuts … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Andrew Cuomo, Congress, Donald Trump, Mike Long, National Institute for Reproductive Health, New York Department of Financial Services

Ribbon Cutting for MTI Expansion is Monday

January 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The public is invited to attend a ribbon cutting celebrating the expansion of the Manufacturing Technology Institute at Jamestown Community College’s Jamestown Campus at noon on Monday, Jan. 23. The building features specialized space … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jessie Smith Darrah Fund, John Sayegh, Lenna Foundation, Manufacturing Technology Institute, SUNY JCC

JCC Announces Major Gift From Sheldon Foundation

January 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Community College and the JCC Foundation have received a major gift from the Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation for renovation of music facilities on the Jamestown Campus. The Sheldon Foundation has awarded a $1.1 million grant that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cory Duckworth, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Kirk Young, Maria Kindberg, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, SUNY JCC

Almeter Appointed as New Manager of County Airports

January 23, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities Director George Spanos have announced the appointment of Ronald Almeter as the new Manager of Airports for Chautauqua County. Almeter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Tucker, Chautauqua County Airport, Dunkirk Airport, George Spanos, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport at Robert H. Jackson Field, Ronald Almeter, Vince Horrigan

Reed Says He’s Optimistic with New President in Place, Lays out Top Initiatives for New Year

January 20, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - It's the first week of a new presidency in the United States, and the country and world is holding its breath while waiting to see what President Trump will focus now that he is in office. Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Congress, Donald Trump, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 21

January 20, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown will be able to access several local attractions for free this weekend. This year’s Doors Open Jamestown event is scheduled for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at locations across the city. Doors Open … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Doors Open Jamestown, Dykeman Young Gallery and Vintage Emporium, Fenton History Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Up Close, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucille Ball Little Theater, Martz Observatory, Northwest Arena, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

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