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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Sees 26% Decrease In Index Crimes From Jan-May 2017 To Same Period For 2026

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown has seen a 26% decrease in index crime for the period of January to May for the year 2026 compared with the same period in 2017. The city also has experienced a 10% decrease in crime for that same time period since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, GIVE Initiative, Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

10,000 Maniacs Archival Retrospective Exhibit At JCC Weeks Gallery Opens Tonight

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College is celebrating the 45-year history of 10,000 Maniacs with a special archival exhibition as part of the band’s 45th anniversary arts festival. “Maniacs 45: An Archival Retrospective” will be on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 000 Maniacs Archival Inventory Project, 10, 10000 Maniacs, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Lenna Foundation, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Weeks Gallery

45th Annual Jamestown Labor Day Fest Set For Sept. 6

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 45th Annual Jamestown Labor Day Festival is set for this Sunday, September 6. The free event at Bergman Park kicks off at noon with an arts and crafts show, the opening of the food court, and the Bergman Brawl, a pro-wrestling event presented … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, George Ritzer Labor Award, Jamestown Labor Day Festival

Pearl City Clay House Exhibit ‘A Personal Mythos’ By Kenneth Labuskes Opens Tonight

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pearl City Clay House will welcome the exhibit “A Personal Mythos” by artist Kenneth Labuskes tonight. The free, public reception takes place tonight from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition will remain on view through October 16. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ArtScape Jamestown, Kenneth Labuskes, Pearl City Clay House

Jamestown BPU Closed Labor Day

September 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage and recycling also will not be collected on September 7. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Labor Day

C&S Engineers To Begin Engineering Work On Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

C&S Companies will begin engineering services for the Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project following City Council’s contract approval. The City is contracting with C & S in an amount not to exceed $403,300. Council member … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, Chadakoin River Stormwater Channel Maintenance Project, Doug Champ, Doug Scotchmer, Everwild Land Trust, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Mark Roetzer, New York State Department of Transportation, School Resource Officer, Twan Leenders

Robert H. Jackson Center’s ‘Jackson After Dark’ To Feature Lucas West

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center’s end-of-summer fundraiser, Jackson After Dark, will feature NBC’s The Voice’s Lucas West. The event will take place 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12 at the Center. West, a Fairport, N.Y., native and recent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Niles, Jackson After Dark, Lucas West, Mandy Majtan, Norm Karin, Robert H. Jackson Center, Studio D Catering, Sukanya Burman Dance, SUNY Fredonia, The Voice

CHQ Chamber Announces Annual Business Award Recipients

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The CHQ Chamber has announced its award recipients that will be recognized during its annual Business Awards Banquet. The event is designed to recognize local businesses and organizations for their outstanding efforts year-round, and meets our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 3 Lakes Café, Brian Pender, Chautauqua Lake Dental, CHQ Chamber, DFT Communications, Erica Caccamise, Erin Pender, Jessica Dunten, Jessie Andersen, Joe Sanfilippo, Kimberly MacKay, Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Sanfilippo Solutions Inc., Scott Wise, Wells Enterprises, Westfield Makerspace

Reg’s Memory Cafe To Feature Yoga With Andrea DiMaio

September 3, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg’s Memory Cafe will feature yoga with Andrea DiMaio this month. This gentle, fully seated accessible yoga class welcomes people of all abilities, mobilities, flexibilities, and body types. Participants will explore simple stretches, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Dimaio, Exhale The Family Caregiver Initiative, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Measles Vaccination Rate For Children 2 And Under In Chautauqua County Is 85.6%

September 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

With at least one case being reported in Chautauqua County, the measles vaccination rates for children age two and under in the county are at 85.6%. The New York State Health Department provides measles vaccination rates by county and by zip code … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, measles, MMR Vaccine, New York State Health Department, New York State Immunization Information System

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