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Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson To Retire Feb. 4

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown’s Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Tim Jackson, will retire February 4. Chief Jackson began his career with the Jamestown Police Department on May 1, 2000, when he was appointed to the position of Patrolman. Over the course of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, Kendall Club, Tim Jackson

Gov. Hochul Proposes Record $260 Billion State Budget

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a record $260 billion state budget. The Executive Budget projects State revenue collection to increase by 9.9% with fiscal year 2027 spending projected at $260 billion which is an increase of 0.7 percent. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child and Dependent Care Credit, child care assistance, Consolidated Local Street and Highway Improvement Program, EBT Cards, Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State CHIPS, Nourish NY, NY PLATES, Pave Our Potholes Program, State Foundation Aid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, universal free school meals, Universal Pre-Kindergarten

Nearly $1 Million Awarded To Water Quality Projects In Chautauqua County

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nearly $1 million has been awarded by New York State to support water quality and climate resiliency projects in Chautauqua County. The town of Chautauqua is receiving $508,363 in Water Quality Improvement Project funding to replace the aged and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus Creek, Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Chautauqua Lake, Kathy Hochul, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Hanover, Water Quality Improvement Project

Humane Society Invites Businesses To Celebrate Employees With ‘Fur-Ever Valentine’ Program

January 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is inviting local businesses to celebrate their employees in a uniquely heartwarming way this Valentine’s season. Through its new Fur‑ever Valentine program, CCHS will bring a shelter pet directly to workplaces … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Fur‑ever Valentine program

Doors Open Jamestown To Take Place Sat. Jan. 24

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Doors Open Jamestown will take place this Saturday, January 24. The day is designed as an opportunity for people who live in the region to experience what tourists see in the Jamestown area, featuring a wide variety of local museums and cultural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Doors Open Jamestown

Jamestown Woman Convicted Of Mail Theft Sentenced

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown woman convicted of mail theft has been sentenced. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 42-year old Anita Miller has been sentenced to three years probation and 100 community service hours in U.S. District Court. Miller was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anita Miller, mail theft, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Jamestown BPU Renews Electric ‘Flex Rate Agreements’ With SKF USA, Bush/eSolutions

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has renewed electric “Flex Rate Agreements” with two regional manufacturers. The agreements provide them with slightly lower electric rates in exchange for continued economic development investments and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bush/eSolutions, eSolutions Furniture, Flex Rate Agreements, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Joseph Sienicki Jr., SKF Aeroengine, SKF USA, Troy Pitts

National Comedy Center Nominated For USA Today’s ‘Best Pop Culture Museum’

January 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Pop Culture Museum.” The National Comedy Center is one of 20 museums in the United States nominated in this category by a panel of nationally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Comedy Center, USA Today

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Farmers Market – January 15, 2026

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market has moved indoors for the winter. We get the details from Food Access Manager and Market Director Nick Weith. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Jamestown Farmers Market, Nick Weith

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Governor Hochul’s State Of The State Address – January 15, 2026

January 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her annual State of the State address on January 13, 2026. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, State of the State

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