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Republican City Council Members Refute Public Safety Information Cited By Mayor Sundquist

June 21, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Republican City Council members are refuting public safety information shared by Mayor Eddie Sundquist at the announcement of the "Safer Jamestown N.O.W." press conference. Council member at large Kim Ecklund, who is running against Sundquist in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeff Russell, Kim Ecklund, Public Safety Report, Randy Daversa, Safer Jamestown N.O.W., Tony Dolce

U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could Change How Proceeds From County Tax Auction Handled

June 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling is causing concerns over how proceeds from county tax auctions will be handled. On May 25, the Court ruled that state and local governments cannot seize and sell the homes of people with unpaid property taxes and keep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Fifth Amendment, Jamestown City Council, New York Conference of Mayors, New York State Legislature, tax auction, U.S. Supreme Court

Former Council Member Questions What City is Doing About Deer Population

April 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A former member of the Jamestown Deer Management Group is questioning what the City of Jamestown is doing in regards to the city's deer population. Former Council member and current County Legislator Tom Nelson questioned council members about … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park Ice Rink, Andrew Faulkner, Andy Liuzzo, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Deer Population, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Deer Management Group, Jeff Russell, Jones Memorial Park, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Randy Daversa, Tom Nelson, Town of Ellicott

More Candidates Submit Petitions to Run in November General Election

April 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The November General Election ballot is becoming clearer as the deadline for petitions has arrived. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections' website at votechautauqua.com provides the information who has filed petitions to run in the November 7 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Bob Bankoski, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Braiden McElhaney, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dalton Anthony, David Wilfong, Dennis Welka, Fred Johnson Sr., Jamestown City Council, John Davis, John Hemmer, Kevin Muldowney, Kurt Gustafson, Lisa Vanstrom, Marcus Buchanan, Nevin Ecklund, Travis Knight

Jamestown Mom Urges City To Address Lead Hazards in Housing

March 23, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown mother is urging the City to take on lead hazards in housing that's resulted in hundreds of children being affected by lead poisoning. Hazzard Street resident Jade Shirey spoke before the City Council Housing Committee, saying health … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Health Department, City Council Housing Committee, Crystal Surdyk, Healthy Housing Coalition, Jade Shirey, Lead Hazard Reduction, Lead Poisoning, nuisance property ordinance, Rental Inspection Ordinance, vacant property ordinance

Electric Bikes and Scooters Could Be Available to Rent in Jamestown this summer

March 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Electric bikes and scooters could be available to rent in Jamestown this summer. Jamestown City Council heard a presentation by Bird Bike Share, who has proposed a pilot program in the city. Bird Bike Share currently has programs in Dunkirk and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bird Bike Share, Brent Sheldon, bus stop arm camera program, BusPatrol, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, EBT Cards, Eddie Sundquist, electric bike, electric scooter, Elliot Raimondo, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Operation Pets, TNVR program

Jamestown Democratic, Republican Committees Announce Endorsements for November Election

February 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City Democratic and Republican Committees have announced their slate of candidates for the November General Election. Democrat and current Mayor Eddie Sundquist previously announced he is seeking re-election for a second term with Republican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Alyssa Porter, Andrew Faulkner, Bill Reynolds, Billy Torres, Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Elisabeth Rankin, Fred Larson, Isaiah Rashad II, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Democratic Committee, Jamestown Republican Committee, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Joe Paterniti, John I. LaMancuso, John L. LaMancuso, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kaycee Colburn, Kim Ecklund, Marie Carrubba, Phillip Landy, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Robert Reedy, Russ Bonfiglio, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Vanessa Weinert

Jamestown Starts Process to Update Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code

February 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has started the process to update the City's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said the New York State Department of State has to review and approve the city's request for proposal to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Police Department, Marie Carrubba, New York State Department of State, Tony Dolce, zoning code

City Council Approves 2 Laws on Ward Boundary Lines, Livestreaming Meetings

December 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved two local laws regarding new ward boundary lines and allowing video conferencing for public meetings. Council President Tony Dolce said the video conferencing law just codifies what the city has been doing for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Reapportionment Commission, redistricting, Tony Dolce, video conferencing

Deer Population Discussion to Continue in City of Jamestown

October 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

While a deer hunt will not take place in the city of Jamestown this year, the discussion of options to deal with deer overpopulation is back on the table. Council member at large Randy Daversa said he had met with Council member at large Jeff … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Faulkner, Brent Sheldon, City of Jamestown, Deer Hunting, Deer Population, Halloween, Halloween Fun-Fest, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, Randy Daversa, Tony Dolce

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