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Congress Approves Homeland Security Funding through Sept. 30

March 4, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security Department will continue to be funded until September of this year. That after Congress Tuesday approved a $40 billion homeland security spending measure despite the majority of Republicans voting against … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barack Obama, Congress, Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Funding, House of Representatives, John Boehner, Mitch McConnell, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

Homeland Security Funding Gets One-Week Extension

March 2, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

WASHINGTON – Members of Congress this week will continue to discuss the issue of funding for the Department of Homeland Security after lawmakers on Friday approved a one-week extension at the eleventh hour. According to The Buffalo News, the vote … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Congress, Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Funding, House of Representatives, Tom Reed, U.S. Senate

City Police Work with State and Federal Officials to Shut Down Heroin Ring

July 30, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the New York State Police, the Jamestown Police Department, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Border Patrol today announced that narcotics possession and sale, conspiracy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alberto Alicea, Alfredo Diaz, Angelita Guzman, arlos Encarnacion, Bryan Bobe, Carlos Echiaverria, Carlos Encarnacion, Charles Brown, Christopher Freeney, Damaris Urena, Department of Homeland Security, Doris Ramos, Drug Bust, Eddie Robles, Edwin Velasquez, Enrique Torres-Baez, Eric Lundsten, Eric Schneiderman, Francis Vega, Francisco Guzman Gonzalez, Frank Orazio, Hector Cameron, Hector Colon Rodriguez, Heroin, Ivan DeJesus Pena, James Torres, Jamestown Police Department, Javier Carasquillo, Jean Noriega, Jesus Javier Suarez, John Grilla, Jonathan Ribbing, Jose Guevara, Joseph Fontanez, Joshua Van Ord, LaShawn Paige, Leslie Rodriguez, Luis DeJesus, Luis Garcia, Luis Lozada-Berberena, Michael Lisciandro, Moises Lopez-Encarnacion, Narcotics Arrest, Neftali Benitez, Neftali Cintron, New York State Police, Olga Santiago, Operation Horseback, Randall Rolison, Ricardo Ramos, Roberto Figueredo, Roberto Morales-Sanchez, Rolando Garcia, Samantha DiLallo, Stephen Bush, U.S. Border Patrol, Walter Westerdahl

Nine Local Fire Departments Receive Federal Funding to Upgrade Communication System

July 14, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand have announced more than $360,000 in federal funding for nine fire departments in Chautauqua County. The Lakewood Fire Department applied for this funding on behalf of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Charles Schumer, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Department of Homeland Security, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lakewood Fire Department

MORNING NEWS: City Police Continue Search for Suspect Connected to Meth Operation

April 22, 2013 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are continuing their search for a Jamestown man allegedly connected to the illegal manufacturing and selling of methamphetamine in the city. City police say 38 year-old Donald W. Dean is wanted for his connection into a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Homeland Security, Donald Dean, Dustin Verrett, Jamestown Police Department, Joseph Snyder, New York State Police

MORNING NEWS: Jamestown to Receive Nearly $465,000 Federal Grant for New Fire Vehicles

April 9, 2013 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s probably the single biggest amount of public safety funding Jamestown has ever received from the federal government. That from Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who informed members of the city council Monday night that Jamestown is set to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Charles Schumer, Chet Harvey, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Joe Bellitto, Kirsten Gillibrand, Sam Teresi, Tom Reed

MORNING NEWS: Sixteen People Arrested in City Drug Trafficking Sweep

December 7, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - An investigation into drug trafficking and related activity in the Jamestown has resulted in charges being filed against 16 people. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting today that 13 people were charged Thursday following a warrant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Probation, Department of Homeland Security, Jamestown Police Department, New York State Police, Police Report, United States Marshals Service

Higgins Announces Extension of Application Period for Fire Grant Program

April 26, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s current Congressman, Brian Higgins, has announced the Department of Homeland Security is extending the application deadline for grants through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program. The original deadline … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Higgins, Department of Homeland Security, Fire Prevention and Safety Program

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