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City Council Hears Presentation on SWAT Vehicle, Voices Support

October 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

City Council members voiced support for the purchase of a new SWAT vehicle for the Jamestown Police Department. Council heard a presentation by Police Chief Tim Jackson as well as members of the SWAT team about the need for vehicle. The cost would … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Bill Reynolds, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, SWAT team, SWAT vehicle, Tim Jackson

Land Bank Partners with Home HeadQuarters to Expand Financing Options for Homebuyers

October 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Land Bank has formed a new partnership with Home HeadQuarters, Inc. to expand opportunities for home ownership. The two organizations will launch a Rehab Loan Fund. Executive Director Gina Paradis said that as "Sales4Rehab … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Community Development Financial Institution, Gina Paradis, Home HeadQuarters Inc., Rehab Loan Fund

Chautauqua County Awarded $55,869 for Disaster Response Readiness

October 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has been awarded $55,869 to support disaster response readiness. The funding by the Federal Emergency Management Agency was awarded to county emergency management agencies in New York State to support planning and operational … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Emergency Management Agency, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Cannabis Compliance Training and Mentorship Program to Accept Applications on October 20

October 18, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Office of Cannabis Management has announced a Cannabis Compliance Training and Mentorship (CCTM) Program. The ten-week program is based on existing farmer apprenticeship and fellowship programs, with an explicit goal of growing and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cannabis Compliance Training and Mentorship Program, New York State Office of Cannabis Management

[LISTEN/WATCH] 2022 New York State Assembly Candidates Debate: Andy Goodell and Sandra Lewis

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

  A 60-minute debate featuring the two candidates for the New York State Assembly's 150th District: Andrew Goodell (R) and Sandra Lewis (D). WATCH The district, which was redrawn earlier this year, now encompasses all of Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Video Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 150th New York State Assembly, 2022 Elections, Andy Goodell, Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Justin Gould, New York State Assembly, Sandra Lewis

City Council to Begin Budget Hearings on Proposed $38.68 Million Spending Plan

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will begin budget hearings tonight on Mayor Sundquist's proposed $38.68 million spending plan. Council will hear budget presentations by the Department of Public Works and Parks Department at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the Police … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Medicare Advantage plan, New York State Financial Restructuring Board, Springbrook financial accounting and payroll software

Jamestown Man Arrested Following Stowe Street Gunshot Complaint in August

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested following a gunshot complaint on Stowe Street this past August. Jamestown Police said 23-year old Isiah Payne was arraigned Friday in City Court on two counts of 1st Degree Reckless Endangerment and 2nd Degree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Isiah Payne, Jamestown Police

Jamestown BPU’s Retool ’22 Climate Tech Conference Kicks Off

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' Retool '22 Climate Tech Conference kicks off today. The conference on Monday features afternoon visits to Chautauqua Institution and Robert H. Jackson Center with the full slate of panels, guest speakers, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Clint Wilder, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, John Ellis, Northwest Arena, Retool '22 Climate Technology Conference, Robert H. Jackson Center

Southwestern School District Looking to Fill Vacancy on School Board

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Southwestern Central School District is looking to fill a vacancy on its Board of Education. The volunteer position's term runs from the date of appointment until the Annual Budget Vote and Election on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The person … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Pam SaGurney, Southwestern Central School District, Southwestern School Board

TCC’s Mammogrammy Event to Feature Free Spa Day Activities

October 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A free spa-day will be open to the public as part of mammogram screenings at The Chautauqua Center on October 27. The Chautauqua Center is partnering with Windsong Mobile Mammography to provide expedited mammogram screenings for current patients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jennifer Reason, mammogram, Molina Healthcare, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Chautauqua Center, Windsong Mobile Mammography

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