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Jamestown City Council Ward 2 Seat Turns Democrat For First Time In More Than 20 Years

November 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council Ward 2 seat will be led by a Democrat for the first time in more than 20 years. Democrat Jason Sample defeated Republican incumbent Bryan Bigelow 620 to 512 in a special election for the seat following the death of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, 23rd Congressional District, 57th State Senate District, Aaron Gies, Alexandria Moss, Andrew Faulkner, Andrew Molitor, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Bruce Blakeman, Bryan Bigelow, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chuck Nazzaro, Fred Larson, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Sample, Jeremy Maggio, John Vogan, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kathy Hochul, Lisa Vanstrom, Michael Sullivan, Nick Langworthy, Nikki Pierce, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Victoria Guite-Williams, Vince DeJoy

Clarion Hotel In Dunkirk Looking To Rebrand, Upgrade Facilities As A Comfort Inn

November 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Clarion Hotel in the City of Dunkirk is looking at rebranding and upgrading its facilities as a Comfort Inn. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board passed a due diligence resolution to begin the process for proposed tax … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, City of Dunkirk, Clarion Hotel, Comfort Inn, Dunkirk Industrial Development Agency, Dunkirk Resort Properties LLC

JCC Hosting Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk Nov. 7

November 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Military and Veterans Club United will host its fourth annual Veterans Day 5K Run/Walk this Saturday. The event on the Jamestown campus will begin with registration at 10:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 11:00 a.m. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Striders, Jamestown Community College, JCC Military and Veterans Club United, Traci Maybach, Veterans Day, Veterans of Foreign Wars

CHQ Professionals Group Will Meet At Crown Street Roasting Nov. 5

November 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The next coffee meetup of the CHQ Professionals Group will be held at Crown Street Roasting Company in downtown Jamestown this Thursday. The coffee meetup from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. is part of a monthly networking series that allows local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, CHQ Professionals Group

Midterm Races, County Legislature Seats, And A Special City Council Ward Race Are On Today’s Election Day Ballot

November 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Midterm races, Chautauqua County Legislature seats, and even a City Council Ward race are all on the ballot for Election Day today. Governor Kathy Hochul is running for a second four-year term on the Democrat and Working Families line against … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies, Adrienne Adams, Alexandria Moss, Andrew Faulkner, Andrew Molitor, Anne Joynt, Bob Scudder, Bob Whitney, Brent Sheldon, Bruce Blakeman, Bryan Bigelow, Carla Rodriguez, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriff, Christopher DeBlass, Chuck Nazzaro, Colby Garza, Craig Bucki, Dalton Anthony, Dan Morton, Dan Pavlock, Deanne Tripi, Fred Johnson, Fred Larson, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jason Merritt, Jason Sample, Jeremy Maggio, Jim Quattrone, John Hamels, John Penhollow, John Vogan, Jonathan Hickey, Joseph Hernandez, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Kathy Hochul, Kevin O'Connell, Letitia James, Lisa Vanstrom, Marcus Buchanan, Marty Proctor, Michael Amodeo, Michael Lee, Michael Sullivan, Nassau County, New York State Attorney General's Office, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York State Legislature, Nick Langworthy, Nikki Pierce, Pierre Chagnon, Robert Bankoski, Robert Richardson, Robert Vario, Sandra Lewis, Saritha Komatireddy, Thomas Carle, Thomas DiNapoli, Todd Hood, Tom Harmon, Tom Nelson, Tony Dolce, Travis Heiser, Victoria Guite-Williams, Vince DeJoy

Nearly 14% Of Voters Turned Out For Early Voting In Chautauqua County

November 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nearly 14% of voters in Chautauqua County turned out to vote early in the 2026 elections. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections reports that a total of 11,135 voted between October 24 and November 1, 2026. In the last Gubernatorial election … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Early Voting, Nacole Ellis

American Red Cross, Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Public Discussion

November 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The American Red Cross and Robert H. Jackson Center will host public discussion “The Foundations of Modern International Humanitarian Law and the Outlook for Its Future.” The discussion will feature six expert panelists and take place from 1:00 to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allida Black, American Red Cross, David Luban, Douglas Irvin-Erickson, Kristan McMahon, Michael McNerney, Robert H. Jackson Center, Sarah McIntosh, Sylvain Vité, Thomas Harper

Teenage Killed In Car Crash In Cassadaga

November 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A teenager was killed in a car accident in Cassadaga in the early hours of Saturday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said that deputies, State Police, along with Cassadaga and Stockton Fire Departments responded to a single vehicle accident … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga, Cassadaga Fire Department, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Halloween, New York State Police, Stockton Fire Dept

Public Input Being Sought For 24 Projects That Want Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funding

November 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Public input is being sought on the 24 projects seeking funding through the City of Jamestown’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). 17 of the organizations and businesses hoping to gain state approval for funding shared details … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Broadhead Mills, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Area Development, City of Jamestown, Core To Shore Branding, Crawford Furniture Atlas Division, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, DRI Local Planning Committee, El Greco Woodworking, Fenton History Center, Fenton Mansion, Field and Wright Building, First Street, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Hotel Jamestown, Jamestown Housing Authority, Kearney Development, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Lucy Desi Museum, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Ramsay Agriculture, Shawbucks, Valhalla Hall, Valhalla Hall LLC, Viking Temple, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Five Projects Receiving Local Government Efficiency Grant Funding From NYS

November 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Five projects in Chautauqua County are receiving a total of $1.8 million in Local Government Efficiency grants from New York State. The New York Department of State has announced $8 million in grant awards for 25 projects that are designed to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Central School District, City of Dunkirk, Clymer, Clymer Central School District, Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Fredonia, Local Government Efficiency Grant Program, New York Department of State, North Chautauqua County Water District, Panama Central School, Pomfret, Ripley, Sherman Central School District, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, town of Dunkirk, Town of Mina

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