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[LISTEN] YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast: Ep 04 – Chautauqua Co. Residents Discuss Latino Heritage Month

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

YWCA Jamestown’s Broadscast features members of the local YWCA Jamestown team – Hillary Belin, Indo Quinones, Alize Scott, and Cienna Simon – discussing a variety of issues and topics with various guests from the Jamestown and Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Broadscast Radio Show, Indo Quinones, Jamestown YWCA, Latino Heritage Month, Luis Iglesias, Meliany Molin, Sixto Rosario

Jamestown City Council Approves SWAT Vehicle Purchase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle. The $247,516 Bearcat will be paid for using American Rescue Plan funds. Council President Tony Dolce said the SWAT team has been using regular vehicles for raids and with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Police Department, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, SWAT vehicle, Tony Dolce

City to Hold Halloween Trick or Treat Trail on Riverwalk on October 29

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Halloween Trick or Treat Trail will be held on the Riverwalk this Saturday, October 29. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Council President Tony Dolce said it will be located on the Riverwalk behind the National Comedy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park Ice Rink, Frewsburg Soccer Club, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, National Comedy Center, Tony Dolce

Jamestown BPU Board Approves 2023 District Heating Budget with No Rate Increase

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities board has approved the 2023 District Heating budget with no increase and will be considering a proposed 3% increase in Solid Waste and Water rates. BPU General Manager Dave Leathers said he hopes to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 BPU Budget, 2023 District Heating budget, David Leathers, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Board

Jamestown BPU Moves to 37th Place on Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America List

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has been recognized for a fourth year on the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America list. The award program administered by Springbuk moved the BPU up the list to 37th place of 100 companies. They had been at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Springbuk

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth Accepting Grant Applications

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth

Applications for economic revitalization and long-term strategic investment grants are now being accepted by the Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth. CCPEG invites municipalities, nonprofits, academic institutions, economic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Mark Geise

Students Invited to Sign Up for Dream It, Do It 500 Competition

October 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Middle School and High School students are being invited to sign up for the Dream It, Do It 500 Competition. The free event is being held in collaboration with SUNY Fredonia from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5th. Participants are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dream It Do It 500, Dream It Do It 500 Competition, Dream It Do It Western New York, Francine Rondenell

City Council to Vote on $1.3 Million in Business Grants

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on $1.3 million in grants to local businesses to be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program. The seven resolutions under new business had been approved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, American Rescue Plan Act, Artone Manufacturing, Business Property and Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program, Colecraft Commercial Furnishings, Dawson Metal, Eddie Sundquist, El Greco Woodworking, Fenton History Center, International Ordnance Technologies, Jamestown Assessor's Office, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Corporation Counsel, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, National Wire and Metal Technology Incorporated, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, Shawbucks

Author Salman Rushdie Has Lost Sight in One Eye, Hand ‘Incapacitated’ After Attack

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Author Salman Rushdie has lost his sight in one eye and one of his hands is “incapacitated” following a stabbing attack in August. The update came in an interview given by Rushdie's agent to a Spanish newspaper. Literary agent Andrew Wylie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Wylie, Chautauqua Institution, Hadi Matar, Salman Rushdie

New Area Code Coming to Western New York

October 24, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new area code is coming to Western New York. The New York State Public Service Commission announced that residential, business and wireless customers within the existing 716 area code region should begin to prepare for the introduction of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 624 area code, 716 area code, New York State Public Service Commission

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