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Latest News from Jamestown NY

The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns New York Handgun Law

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Constitution provides a right to carry a gun outside the home, issuing a major decision on the meaning of the Second Amendment. The 6-3 ruling was the court’s second important decision on the right to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyssa's Law, George Borrello, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, Second Amendment, U.S. Supreme Court

CNN: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Gun Bill

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

CNN reports the U.S. Senate on Thursday night passed a bipartisan bill to address gun violence that amounts to the first major federal gun safety legislation in decades. The final vote was 65 to 33 with 15 Republicans joining Democrats in support … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Law, Joe Biden, Mitch McConnell, National Instant Criminal Background Check System, Red Flag Bill, U.S. Senate

Chautauqua Institution’s 149th Season Opens this Weekend

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution's 149th Season opens Saturday, June 25 in Chautauqua. The nine-week season continues until August 28 and will feature programming that encourages lifelong learning and personal enrichment. Opening night of the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Fareed Zakaria, Joshua Bell, Kathryn E. Stoner, Larisa Martinez, The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus

Collaborative Children’s Solution’s ‘Hello Summer’ Takes Place Today, June 24

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Collaborative Children’s Solutions’ "Hello Summer" event is taking place from noon to 4:00 p.m., June 24, at the Northwest Arena. The free event will feature children's activities including Pirates Arr for You, Marty's Bubblegum Machine, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Collaborative Children's Solutions, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Northwest Arena

Lily Dale Assembly Opens Today, June 24

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Lily Dale Assembly Season opens today at noon. Until September 4, visitors can experience a full schedule of workshops, seminars and special events that feature some of the leading names in spirituality. There will be mediumship … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Colleen Vanderzyden, Lily Dale Assembly

Jamestown High School Commencement Ceremony to Feature Speaker Katie Castro

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School holds its 2022 Commencement ceremony tonight, June 24, at Chautauqua Institution. This year's commencement speaker is strategist and social entrepreneur Katie Castro. For over 14 years, Mrs. Castro has worked in community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Commencement, Jamestown High School, Katie Castro

WRFA’s ‘I Remember’ Oral History Project Interviews Continue Saturday, June 25

June 24, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The second session of WRFA's "I Remember" interviews takes place this Saturday, June 25 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. This oral history program allows Chautauqua County residents to provide their first-hand accounts of people, places, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I Remember, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

County Legislature Approves $24 Million Expansion of South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District

June 23, 2022 By WRFA 1 Comment

Following questions from over a dozen people at a public hearing on the expansion, the Chautauqua County Legislature approved three resolutions related to extending the South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District to include the rest of the west side of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, County Reapportionment Commission, North Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, South Chautauqua Lake Sewer District

Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Narrows Down Maps Being Considered to Two

June 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has narrowed down possible new district maps to two versions that have 6 wards each. Jamestown City Council President and Reapportionment member Tony Dolce said the map that changes districts the least in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Reapportionment Commission, Tony Dolce

Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25

June 23, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Danielle Bertolini, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, LEAP Program, Pearl City Cycle, Summer Playground Program, Summer Reading Program

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