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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

No Charges In Bicycle Accident That Resulted In Jamestown Boy’s Death

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

No charges will be filed against the driver involved in the fatal accident with a bicycle. The Jamestown Police Department along with assistance from the Chautauqua County Accident Reconstruction Team concluded the investigation where 11-year old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, Daniel Ramos Jr., Fatal Accident, Jamestown Police Department

Boil Water Order Issued For Fredonia

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Village of Fredonia have issued a boil water order for all Village of Fredonia water customers and properties outside the Village boundaries supplied by the Fredonia water system. The New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Fredonia, New York State Department of Health

Grant Applications Being Accepted For Occupancy Tax Tourism Program

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are now being accepted for Chautauqua County’s 3% Occupancy Grant program. The 3% Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program is designed to boost visibility of Chautauqua County beyond its borders and spark greater … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning and Development, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Grant Program, Occupancy Tax Tourism Product Development Grant Program, Stephanie Nick

National Grid Awards Grants To Two Dunkirk Projects

July 9, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Grid has awarded economic development grants to two Dunkirk-area projects. Funding was provided through National Grid’s suite of economic development programs to developers across Upstate New York to address a variety of needs that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 401 Central LLC, Atwater Capital, Brownfield, Dunkirk, National Grid

Jamestown Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man died following a motorcycle accident Sunday morning. Jamestown Police report officers responded to Buffalo Street near Beechview Avenue just before 8:00 a.m. for a report of a motorcycle accident with injuries. A preliminary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Department Accident Reconstruction Team, Jamestown Police Department, Kyle Pitts, Motorcycle Accident

Person Suffers Serious Injuries In House Fire in Frewsburg

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

One person was seriously injured in a house fire in Frewsburg early Monday morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Frewsburg Fire Department and several mutual aid departments responded just after 5:00 a.m. to a structure fire at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Frewsburg, Frewsburg Fire Department, House Fire, New York State Police

Chautauqua Mall Owners Suing For Reduced Assessment

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The owners of Chautauqua Mall are suing again in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court to have the assessment lowered on its property. The current total assessed value of 381 Fairmount Avenue is $7.825 million in the town of Busti. Chautauqua Mall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Chautauqua Mall, Chautauqua Mall LLC, Chautauqua Mall Realty Holding LLC

Two Projects Receiving A Total Of $1 Million For Infrastructure Work

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two projects that will result in more housing are receiving a total of $1 million for infrastructure projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk Court, County Infrastructure Grant Program, Empire State Development, Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, Kathy Hochul, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building

Parents Urged To Educate Themselves On Keeping Kids Safe Online During Summer Break

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With summer break underway, parents, guardians, and caregivers are urged to take steps to educate themselves on how to keep children safe online. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a media release, “Summer is officially here, and we want New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Get Offline Get Outside campaign, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Consumer Protection

Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Virtual Program On Establishing Tribunal For Crime Of Aggression Against Ukraine

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a virtual program on Wednesday, July 9 that explores efforts behind establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The free panel will take place at noon and feature leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Crane, Hans Corell, Inna Liniova, Irwin Cotler, Robert H. Jackson Center, Russia-Ukraine Invasion

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