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Kennedy Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Possession of Child Pornography

January 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Kennedy man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 58-year old Jeffrey Paden was convicted in U.S. District Court of possession of child pornography following a prior … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Mango, Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Task Force, Child Pornography, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jeffrey Paden, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, New York State Police, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

JPS Superintendent Wants Guardrail Reinstalled Near Persell Middle School

January 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent agrees that a guardrail should be reinstalled near Persell Middle School. Dr. Kevin Whitaker said he's willing to do whatever necessary for the safety of children, "I 100% believe there should be guardrails, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jeff Russell, Kevin Whitaker, Persell Middle School

Kate Cusimano, Patrick Langworthy Appointed As Coordinators of Pupil Personnel Services

January 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has appointed Kate Cusimano and Patrick Langworthy to serve as coordinators of pupil personnel services. The appointments fill a position previously unfilled in the district’s Pupil Personnel Services department as well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chad Bongiovanni, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Jamestown School Board, Kate Cusimano, Maureen Kessler, Patrick Langworthy

Appointments For Residents Who Qualify For Free Tax Preparation Opening Soon

January 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

County residents who qualify for free tax preparation will soon be able to book appointments with the United Ways of Chautauqua County through the 2-1-1 phone service. Each year, the United Ways of Chautauqua County administer the federal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Ways of Chautauqua County, VITA program, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Some Community Members Express Concern With Local Law Enforcement

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Members of the Jamestown community are expressing their concern over how local police officers conducts themselves. Some of these concerns were voiced at a community discussion on law enforcement and justice held by Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff, Chloe Smith, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Jim Quattrone, Marcy Correctional Facility, Paul Wolfe, Robert Brooks, Robert H. Jackson Center, Scott Forster, YWCA Jamestown

Gov. Hochul Focuses On Alleviating Financial Burdens In State of The State

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul addressed the economic challenges facing New Yorkers during her State of the State address on Tuesday, focusing on measures to alleviate financial burdens for middle-class residents. Hochul has proposed a tax cut aimed at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, Bail Reform, child tax credit, Climate Act, George Borrello, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, Kendra’s Law, State of the State, universal child care

City Plow Driver Charged With DWI

January 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A City plow driver has been arrested for driving while intoxicated. Jamestown Police said that a patrol car was flagged down by a person who saw a city plow strike a street sign with a plow near the intersection of Buffalo Street and Beechview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Driving While Intoxicated, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Jerremy Dossey

Lake Effect Snow To Bring Up To Foot Of Snow

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Lake Effect Snowstorm could bring over a foot of snow to parts of Chautauqua County today. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has a Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Southern Erie, and Wyoming Counties until … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

Homeowners Reminded To Use Caution When Removing Snow, Ice

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With a Lake Effect Snowstorm taking place this week, homeowners are reminded to use caution when removing snow and ice. National Grid said that snow and ice accumulation on roofs can place a burden on electricity service wires — also known as the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: carbon monoxide, Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Grid

Court Grants Police, Fire Unions Injunction Against City of Jamestown

January 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A judge has granted Police and Fire Unions an injunction against the City of Jamestown. Surrogate Court Judge Stephen Cass granted the injunction Monday that will send all parties to arbitration over a plan to increase health insurance premiums by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Professional Fire Fighters Association, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Stephen Cass

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