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Two Dogs Die In A House Fire in Jamestown

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two dogs died following a house fire Tuesday morning in the city of Jamestown. Jamestown Fire Department responded to 215 Fulton Street just after 6:00 a.m. yesterday to fire at the front of the house. A search led to four dogs being rescued, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 215 Fulton Street, House Fire, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Fire Department

New Hires In Assessor’s Office Resulting In Cost Savings

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New hires in the City of Jamestown Assessor's Office are resulting in cost savings for the City. Jamestown Mayor Kim Ecklund, updating City Council at their work session, said the new hires are a result of former Assessor Lisa Volpe's retirement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annie Golley, GAR Associates, Heather Young-Deyell, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown City Council, Kevin Okerlund, Kim Ecklund, Lisa Volpe, Randy Holcomb

New Guidance For Added Fees When Paying With Credit Card Starts Feb. 11 in NYS

February 7, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Starting February 11, New York State businesses have new guidance to follow when charging an additional fee to customers paying with a credit card. This new guidance comes after Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill which imposes disclosure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: credit card, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, New York State Office of Attorney General

City Council Hears Update On Efforts To Bring Commercial Air Back to Jamestown Airport

February 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Jamestown City Council has received an update from County officials on efforts to bring commercial air back to the Jamestown Airport. Several Chautauqua County Legislators, County Executive PJ Wendel, and Airport Manager Shannon Fischer attended … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Air Service Recovery Program, Essential Air Service, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Jamestown City Council, Joe Paterniti, PJ Wendel, Shannon Fischer, U.S. Department of Transportation

Narcan Vending Machines Now Available in Jamestown, Dunkirk

February 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Narcan vending machines are now available in Dunkirk and Jamestown. Evergreen Health installed a vending machine at Dunkirk Express at 81 East 5th Street in Dunkirk with the second machine is located at Evergreen Health at 320 Prather Avenue in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Evergreen Health Services, fentanyl, naloxone, Narcan, xylazine

Gov. Hochul Announces $30 Million in Supportive Housing Funding

February 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $30 million in supportive housing funding. The funding is being administered by the State Office of Mental Health and will provide conditional funding for services and operating expenses for up to 4,839 units of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative, Kathy Hochul, New York State Office of Mental Health, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc

People Urged To Be Vigilant Against Scams During Tax Season

February 6, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are urged to stay vigilant against scams targeting taxpayers during tax season. New York State's Acting Commissioner of Department of Taxation and Finance Amanda Hiller said, “Always keep your guard up when it comes to your personal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Hiller, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, Scam

Sister of Jamestown Woman Killed by Hamburg Police Arrested In Stabbing Incident

February 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman is facing several charges after she allegedly broke into a home and stabbed the victim in the face on Saturday night. Jamestown Police say that 33-year-old Brandi Haight is accused of breaking into a home on the city’s south side … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brandi Haight, Hamburg Police Department, Jamestown Police Department, Lisa Haight, New York State Office of Attorney General

County Officials To Attend Jamestown City Council Meeting

February 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County officials will attend the Jamestown City Council work session tonight to discuss collaboration efforts. The discussion will happen during the full work session that takes place at 7:30 p.m. The Housing Committee will have a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Coldest Night of the Year, Consolidated Action Plan, Jamestown City Council, Retool Homes grant, St. Pat’s Dash

NYS Attorney Generals Office Secures More Opioid Settlements

February 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis. Publicis … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Butrans, Hikma Pharmaceuticals, Hysingla, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, Opioid Addiction, Opioid Lawsuit, Oxycontin, Publicis Groupe, Publicis Health, Purdue Pharma

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