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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Planning Commission to Discuss Environmental Impact of Proposed Sheldon House Sale

April 19, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall. Among the items on the agenda is a Statement of Environmental Impact for the Sheldon House. The commission is expected to Discuss and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Lynn Development Group, Sheldon House

Driver Charged with DWI, Vehicular Manslaughter Following Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in French Creek

April 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FRENCH CREEK - The French Creek man involved in the fatal car-pedestrian accident that took place Sunday in the town of French Creek has been arrested by Sheriff Deputies. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office released an updated statement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Fatal Car-Pedestrian Accident in French Creek

April 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FRENCH CREEK - Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies are continuing their investigation into a car-pedestrian accident that claimed the life of a French Creek man. A media release from the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s office says 88 year-old George … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Car-Pedestrian Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, George Boozel, N. L. Lombardozzi

Fair Housing Presentation Scheduled for Monday’s City Housing Committee Meeting

April 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The month of April is Fair Housing Month across the United States and city officials will be learning more about the dos and don’ts of housing law during a meeting Monday at city hall. Both Patrick Morris from CODE and Jeff McCheskey … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CODE Inc., Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Housing Authority, Jeff McCheskey, Patrick Morris

[LISTEN] Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care Hosts Open House on Monday, April 18

April 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: CLICK HERE LAKEWOOD - Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care will hold an open house Monday at its Lakewood Office to answer questions about advance care planning and assist individuals with the completion of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Andrew Dickson, Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care, Community Matters, Hospice Chautauqua County, National Healthcare Decisions Day

Gillibrand Urges Obama to End Barriers to Medical Marijuana Research

April 18, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has been joined by a bipartisan group of 26 Senators and Representatives in sending a letter urging President Obama to remove barriers to research on medical marijuana and facilitate new medical … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Kirsten Gillibrand, Medical Marijuana

Comedians Lewis Black, Trevor Noah and Brian Regan Coming to Jamestown NY in August

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners have been announced! During a media conference Wednesday afternoon at the Jamestown Gateway Train Station (and future location of the National Comedy Center), Lucy-Desi Center executive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bobby Farrelly, Brian Regan, Dykeman-Young Gallery, Farrelly Brothers, George Carlin, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Journey Gunderson, Lenny Bruce, Lewis Black, Lucie Arnaz, Lucille Ball, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, Peter Farrelly, Richard Pryor, Trevor Noah

2016 Lucille ball Comedy Festival Details to be Announced on Wednesday

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents and fans of Lucille Ball will find out Wednesday who will be headlining the 2016 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. Lucy-Desi Center Director Journey Gunderson will be joined by other officials during a media conference … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Newhart, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamestown Gateway Train Station, Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Journey Gunderson, Lewis Black, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Nick Offerman, Ray Romano

Area Resident Announces Candidacy for State Assembly

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A local resident who’s best known for his work to raise awareness on the improvement of LGBT rights and equality is throwing his hat into the political arena. Brocton Native Jason Perdue has announced his intention to run for 150th New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Greg Rabb, Jamestown Pride Society, Jason Perdue, State Assembly

Long Island Republicans Call on Increasing Level 1 Sex Offender Registration Requirements

April 13, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

LONG ISLAND - Two members of the New York State Assembly who represent areas of Long Island are calling for legislation that would extend the amount of time a Level 1 sex offender remains on the state sex offender registry. Assemblywoman Nicole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dean Murray, New York State sex offender registry, Nicole Malliotakis, State Assembly

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