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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

No Injuries Reported in Six-Hour Standoff in Sinclairville

October 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office was busy Tuesday afternoon responding to a report of a despondent person in Sinclairville. According to a media release, deputies were called to a home on Water St. in the village at about noon on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Police, Police Report, Standoff

Trial Dates Set for Two Man Involved in July Shooting Incident at Jamestown Supermarket

October 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Jury selection for the trial of one of the Jamestown men linked to the July 24 shooting at Tops Supermarkets on Washington Street will begin in April. The Jamestown Post-Journal says 31 year-old Michael Robinson will be represented by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Jewell, Avery Olson, Jamestown Police Department, John Zuroski, Michael Robinson, Shooting Incident, Tops

Leaf Collection for Jamestown Begins Nov. 2

October 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Leaf collection in the city of Jamestown will begin in less than two weeks. City Public Works Director Jeff Lehman says that Phase 1 of leaf collection in Jamestown will begin Monday, November 2, 2015. Phase 1 will begin in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jeff Lehman, Leaf Collection

Here’s Johnny! Night of the Living Reg Presents ‘The Shining’ on Wednesday Night

October 21, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Night of the Living Reg Halloween film series continues tonight in downtown Jamestown. The 1980 Stanley Kubrick film, The Shining, shows at 7pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Admission is $5. The horror classic stars Jack Nicholson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment, Local News Tagged With: Movies at the Reg, Night of the Living Reg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Shining

Council Begins Budget Review Process

October 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has started to process of reviewing the 2016 executive budget, which includes $35.1 million in spending and calls for a tax hike of 5.6 percent. On Monday night the council met with the department heads for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 City Budget, Greg Rabb, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works

Carroll Town Board Gives Police Chief 30-Day Leave of Absence Extension Without Pay

October 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREWSBURG - The embattled police chief in the Town of Carroll will continue to remain on administrative leave while he deals with a domestic violence assault charge. According to a recent article in the Post-Journal, the Carroll Town Board last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Carroll Police Department, Carroll Town Board, James Curtis, Timothy Wright

Federal Court of Appeals Upholds SAFE Act

October 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

NEW YORK - A federal appeals court has upheld two controversial gun-control measures in both New York and Connecticut. The decision Monday by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit found that the SAFE Act in New York and laws in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, SAFE Act, Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeal

President of American Library Association Speaks at Prendergast Tuesday Night

October 20, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The president of the American Library Association, will deliver the 11th annual Murray L. Bob Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday Night, Oct. 20, in the Prendergast Library. In addition to serving as ALA president, Sari Feldman is also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Library Association, James Prendergast Library, Murray L. Bob Memorial Lecture, Public Library Association, Sari Feldman

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jason Toczydlowski and Others Talk Restaurant Week

October 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It’s restaurant week in Chautauqua County, and more than three dozen establishments throughout the region, including several here in the greater Jamestown area, are taking part. On the Oct. 15 presentation of Community Matters, WRFA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County CHamber of Commerce, Harvest Cafe, Jamestown Chamber of Commerce, Jason Toczydlowski, Judy Sandson, Restaurant Week, Sean Jones, Valhalla Restaurant

Bush Industries to Receive $900,000 in State Funding, Ensures Retention of 200 Local Jobs

October 19, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that $39.2 million in economic development funding has been approved for 34 projects that are spurring growth and opportunity across the state, including one in the Jamestown area. According to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Bush Industries, Cathy Young, Empire State Development Corporation

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