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Jamestown Housing Authority Receiving $1.1 Million In Housing Choice Voucher Program Funding

May 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Housing Authority is receiving more than $1.1 million in funding for the Housing Choice Voucher program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the funding Thursday which will help Public Housing Authorities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Housing Choice Voucher program, Jamestown Housing Authority, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

New York’s EBT System Down For Scheduled Work on Sunday, Benefits Won’t Be Accessible

May 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

If you are a New York State resident who utilizes the EBT system for access to benefits you need to be prepared. The usage of your EBT card benefits will be suspended on Sunday for a considerable amount of time. Many people use their Sunday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ConnectEBT app, EBT Cards, ebtEDGE, New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

STAR Credit Recipients Can Now Enroll For Direct Deposit of Payments

May 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today announced that School Tax Relief, or STAR, credit recipients can now enroll to have their STAR credit payments direct deposited into their bank accounts. New York’s STAR program provides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, School Tax Relief, STAR Property Tax Exemption

SCFCU Donates To TRC, Filling The Gap

May 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union has made a $15,000 corporate sponsorship contribution to The Resource Center and Filling the Gap, Inc. The credit union will be recognized as a corporate sponsor at many of the annual fund-raising events … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Denise Jones, Filling the Gap Inc, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, The Resource Center

Master Gardener Plant Sale Set for Saturday, May 18

May 17, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County’s Master Gardener Program will hold its annual Plant Sale this Saturday. The sale will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. May 18 at the Jamestown Community College Science Center. A diverse array of botanicals will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 16, 2024

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: rock, rocknroll, rundown

Bounce House Business Approved Loan To Purchase Building In Jamestown

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A bounce house and Christmas light business has been approved for a loan by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation to purchase a building in the city. Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals, LLC is currently owned and operated in Lakewood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Fire Guys Bounce Houses and Party Rentals LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Michael Willis, Stephanie Wright, Wicked Jimmy's LLC, Wicked Warren's, Williams Fabricating

Jamestown Police Department Receiving Grant To Enhance Technology

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving a $285,400 grant to enhance technology in the Jamestown Police Department. The Law Enforcement Technology Grant from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services will fund the purchase of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Kim Ecklund, Law Enforcement Technology Grant, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

Hope & Healing Conference Set For June 6

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Hope and Healing Conference will take place Thursday, June 6. The Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership coalition said the event is dedicated to addressing the complex needs in mental health and chemical dependency. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlton Hall, Carlton Hall Consulting LLC, Chautauqua Substance Abuse Response Partnership coalition, FOCUS, Gwendolyn Bork, Hope and Healing Conference of Western New York, Johnny's Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention, Laura Stack

Journalist, Author Scott Kindberg Keynote Speaker for JCC Commencement

May 16, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Award-winning journalist and author Scott Kindberg will present the keynote address to Jamestown Community College graduates at its 2024 commencement events. Kindberg is a lifelong resident of Jamestown and the regional sports editor for The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Bills, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Commencement, Dunkirk Observer, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Expos, Jamestown Post-Journal, New York State Associated Press, Scott Kindberg, Warren Times Observer

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