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City To Apply For Funding To Redevelop Vacant Lots On Fulton Ave., Cross St.

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown plans to apply for funding to redevelop vacant lots in targeted areas of the city. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the resolution to submit a State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Cross Street, Crystal Surdyk, Fulton Avenue, Furniture Mart Building, Pro Housing Supply Fund

‘Grow Chautauqua’ Food Box Distribution Ending Early Due To Funding Cuts

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food distribution program is coming to end this week. The Extension posted on social media that due to the end of the grant cycle and the elimination of the NY Food for NY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Grow Chautauqua Food System Program, Linnea Haskin, NY Food for NY Families program

Jamestown Man Sentenced For Role In Murder

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to five years in jail for helping helping bury a murder victim. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 43-year old Matthew Rudy will serve the time after being convicted of accessory after the fact in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Neubauer, Joseph Anthony, Matthew Rudy, Michael Adler, Michael DiGiacomo, Timothy Lynch, U.S. District Court

House Fire In Ellicott Under Investigation

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A house fire in the town of Ellicott is being investigated. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the Falconer Fire Department was called to a structure fire at 2218 ½ Willard Street Extension just before 4:00 a.m. Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Falconer Fire Department, House Fire, Town of Ellicott

Free Child Safety Seat Event Set For Thursday In Ashville

June 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free Child Passenger Safety Event will take place this Thursday at the Ashville Fire Department. The event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will feature certified technicians who will be on site to: - Inspect car seats and check installation - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ardent Solutions, Ashville Fire Department, Chautauqua Safety Village

Gov. Hochul Wants To Build Nuclear Power Plant In Upstate NY, Sen. Borrello Says Build It In Dunkirk

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul wants to build a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York and State Senator George Borrello says to build it in Dunkirk. Hochul announced Monday her directive to the New York Power Authority to identify … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Power Authority, NRG, nuclear power

Three Primaries In Chautauqua County Today

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Primary Day in New York State and there are three local primaries in Chautauqua County. In the village of Fredonia, Democrats will go to the polls to choose two out of three candidates for Village Trustee. The three people running in that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 June Primary, Chris Cruz Keefe, Edward Bellando, Fredonia, LeeAnn Lazarony, Michael Walker, Michelle Twichell, Portland, Richard Lewis, Terry Eckman, Town of Carroll

New State Law Allows Voters Waiting In Line To Be Provided Refreshments

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New state legislation has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that allows voters waiting in line to be provided refreshments. Across the State, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during a heat wave, with peak temperatures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: elections, Kathy Hochul, New York State Election Law

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Affordable Housing Project

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) involves the construction of seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Chronic Asthma Sufferers Could Qualify For Free Air Conditioners In NYS

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A program that provides free air conditioners to New Yorkers with chronic asthma has been launched. The Essential Plan Cooling Program provides the free units to residents who are enrolled in the State’s Essential Plan and live with persistent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Essential Plan Cooling Program, Extreme Heat Action Plan, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

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