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City Council, Los Contrincantes Car Club Continue Event Discussion

August 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members continue to be concerned about excessive noise that could be generated at the Los Contrincantes Car Club's event at Bergman Park in September. Car Club President Jose Sanchez met with the council's Public Safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dan Stone, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Jose Sanchez, Los Contrincantes Car Club, Tim Jackson

Council Members Encourage Those Behind on Rent, Mortgages, Utilities To Seek Help Now

August 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Council members are encouraging residents who may need it to seek help now that the eviction moratorium and utility shut-off moratorium have ended. Housing Committee Chair Marie Carrubba said there are a number of financial programs available through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: housing eviction moratorium, Marie Carrubba, Marijuana, Tim Jackson, Utility Shut Off Moratorium

SUNY Chancellor Malatras Visits JCC, Announces Childcare Opportunities

August 3, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Community College had a special visitor on Monday with an appearance by Jim Malatras, Chancellor of the State University of New York. Chancellor Malatras was at JCC to meet with college administration and discuss a new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beth Starks, Jamestown Community College, Jim Malatras, State University of New York

City of Jamestown To Stop Testing for Marijuana in Drug Screenings

August 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will hear a report tonight on the City's plan to discontinue screening for marijuana for all employees except those who hold a CDL license. The staff report filed by Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo states that with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Marijuana Legalization

Senate’s Proposed Infrastructure Bill Would Sent $790,000 Each to Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports

August 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill moving through the U.S. Senate includes $790,000 dollars each for the Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports. U.S. Senator and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed that information in a release sent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chuck Schumer, Federal Infrastructure Transportation Bill, Joe Biden

Cornell Cooperative Extension Warning About Cucurbit Downey Mildew

August 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Cornell Cooperative Extension Vegetable Program is warning that “Cucurbit Downey Mildew" has been found in neighboring counties and is expected it to be found soon here in Chautauqua County. C-D-M causes rectangular checkerboarding that stays … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cucurbit Downey Mildew

State DEC Asking Pool Owners to Participate in Asian Longhorned Beetle Survey

August 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation is asking swimming pool owners to participate in the D-E-C's annual Asian Long-horned Beetle Swimming Pool Survey. During late summer, Asian long-horned beetles emerge as adults and are active … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Asian Longhorned Beetle, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

[UPDATE] Fatal Motorcycle Accident Reported in Jamestown

July 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man was killed in a motorcycle-car accident on the City's southside Friday morning. Jamestown Police report at 5:45 a.m., a motorcycle rode by 33 year old Felix. Figueroa-Torres was headed west on Newland Avenue near Colfax when he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police

[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 29, 2021

July 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

County Executive PJ Wendel joins us to talk about an influx of funds coming to Chautauqua County and how those funds will be used. We also talk the ever changing guidelines or suggestions around COVID-19. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: PJ Wendel

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – July 29, 2021

July 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked about National Farmer's Market Week with Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Carlson

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