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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

National Comedy Center Opening Door To Caregivers For 1st Susan Sargent Caregiver Week

November 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center is opening its doors to caregivers as part of its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week. The week will honor caregivers supporting loved ones through illness, disability or other conditions requiring care. Presented during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mitch Goldman, National Comedy Center, National Family Caregivers Month, Susan Sargent, Susan Sargent Caregiver Week

Two Projects Receiving $2.2 Million To Promote Forest Resilience In Chautauqua County

November 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two projects in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $2.2 million to promote forest resilience. The State Department of Environmental Conservation announced $45 million in grants to 44 projects promoting forest resilience and climate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advancing Forest Markets grant, Climate Change, Native Forest Nursery, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Southern Tier Seed and Tree LLC

Art Cloth+Craft Hosting Fundraiser Fashion Show To Benefit Reg Lenna

November 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Art Cloth and Craft are hosting a winter fashion Show November 12 that will benefit the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. CONNECTED: The Thread That Connects Us will be an immersive evening of fashion, art, and community. It will take place on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Audubon Wild 5K Run/Walk To Honor Tony Dolce Nov. 7

November 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will hold its Wild 5K Run/Walk this Saturday. This year’s race honors Tony Dolce, who founded the original “Run For Liberty” with his wife, Anne. Registration opens Saturday, November 7 at 8:00 a.m. with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Lafayette Corners Furniture, Tony Dolce

Community Orchestra Presents Fall Concert Saturday

November 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will present their Fall Concert this Saturday. The performance will take place at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 7 at First Covenant Church in Jamestown. Directed by John Cross, the orchestra is composed of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: First Covenant Church, Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross

Business First: DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel In Jamestown Up For Sale

November 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Buffalo Business First reports that the owner of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Jamestown has put the business up for sale. Hamister Group LLC spent $15 million redeveloping the 147-room property after opening in March 2019. Business First … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business First, DoubleTree, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hamister Group, Hamister Group LLC

‘Come From Away’ Musical Coming To JCC

November 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Tony Award-winning musical “Come From Away” is coming to Jamestown Community College’s Scharmann Theatre for six showings this month. Featuring students, alumni, and community actors, performances are scheduled for 7:00 p.m. November 6, 7, 13, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Come From Away, Jamestown Community College, Robert Lee Scharmann Theatre

Reg Lenna Memory Cafe To Feature Clay Craft On Nov. 10

November 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe will feature a clay craft for the month of November. The cafe on Tuesday, November 10 will be led by Sarah Brown-Millspaw, who is a self taught artist. Sarah resides on a small farm outside of Westfield where she spends … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Memory Café, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Sarah Brown-Millspaw

Arab Hill Forest Road Closed In Boutwell Hill State Forest For Road Maintenance Project

November 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the temporary closure of a section of Arab Hill Forest Road at Boutwell Hill State Forest in Chautauqua County. This closure is necessary to accommodate a road maintenance … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boutwell Hill State Forest, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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

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