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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sukanya Burman Dance To Perform At Reg Lenna Memory Cafe

July 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Sukanya Burman Dance will perform at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts' Memory Café on July 8. Sukanya Burman Dance will offer an interactive, movement-based session tailored for participants of The Reg's Memory Café. This program focuses on gentle, … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown Man Arrested For Making Threats On Social Media Against ICE

July 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested for making threats on social media against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 43-year old Matthew White has been charged by criminal complaint with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Homeland Security, Evan Glaberson, Matthew White, Michael DiGiacomo, Tom Homan, U.S. District Court, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Jamestown Man Arrested In May 8 Shooting

July 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been indicted in the May 8 shooting that injured another person. Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and the Jamestown Police Department jointly announced that a secret indictment authorized by the Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorney, Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Jamestown Police Department, Jason Schmidt, Marquan Cunningham-Carper, Shooting Incident

City Of Jamestown Reminds Residents To Celebrate Independence Day Safely

July 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents to celebrate Independence Day safely and responsibly. Under New York State law, most consumer fireworks are prohibited. The only fireworks permitted for personal use are sparkling devices—handheld or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fireworks, Independence Day, Jamestown Police Department

NYSDEC Wants Public Input On Proposed Changes To Hunting Tags, Deer Hunting Opportunities

July 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is looking for public input on several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunting is important in New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Deer Hunting, Deer Management Assistance Program, HuntFishNY app, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

NYS Pays Off The Nearly $7 Billion Unemployment Insurance Fund Loan

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New York State has paid off the nearly $7 billion federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund loan. Hochul said this move will bring the fund to solvency, increase benefits for unemployed New Yorkers and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: COVID-19, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Department of Labor, Unemployment Insurance, Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

New Yorkers Warned Of Danger Of Leaving Children, Pets In Hot Cars

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With summer temperatures here, New Yorkers are being warned of the danger children and pets face when left in hot cars. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection says that every year, multiple deaths are reported after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Chautauqua Institution Reaches Fundraising Goal Early

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has reached its goal to raise $150 million a full year early. This achievement was accomplished through the gifts of thousands of Chautauquans. The successful campaign, the largest fundraising effort in the Institution’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Greene Family Commons, Roe Green Theater Center, Turner Fitness Center

County Mental Hygiene Employee Nominated For 2025 Social Worker Of The Year Award

July 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services has announced that Rachel Mesmer Ludwig has been nominated for the 2025 Social Worker of the Year Award by the National Association of Social Workers – New York State (NASW-NYS) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua Tapestry, Michael Clarkson-Hendrix, National Association of Social Workers, Rachel Mesmer Ludwig, SUNY Fredonia

City Council To Vote On Kayak Rental Lease, Accept Grants For Bandshell Stairs Work

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on an updated lease agreement to allow Chadakoin Paddle to rent kayaks at McCrea Point Park. The two-year agreement will allow the company, located at 701 West Eighth Street, to place a storage unit on park grounds … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Annual Action Plan, Bergman Park, Chadakoin Paddle Company, Chautauqua Lake Rowing Association, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Community Development Block Grant, disc golf, Frewsburg Soccer Club, Goranson Bandshell, HOME Program, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Five Year United States HUD Consolidated Plan, Jamestown Parks Department, Jr. Legacy Funds, McCrea Point Park, R. Patti Concrete and Excavating, Ralph C. Wilson

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