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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Four Towns Receiving $34.1 Million In Grants, Loans For Water Infrastructure Improvements

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four Chautauqua County towns are receiving $34.1 million in funding and loans for water infrastructure improvement projects. The State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved nearly $200 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors, Town of Chautauqua, Town of Clymer, Town of Ellicott, town of Westfield

Jamestown Man Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison On Drug Charges

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man will spend 11 years in prison after being convicted on drug charges. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 49-year old Santos Santiago was sentenced in U.S. District Court. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua Violanti, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anabell Santiago, Joshua Violanti, Michael DiGiacomo, Santos Santiago, U.S. District Court

Jamestown Woman Arrested On Arson Charges

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman has been arrested after Police say she set fire to a house in the city. Jamestown Police said the Jamestown Fire Department responded to a house fire on the southside of the city just after 6:30 Saturday night. An investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amber Hitchcock, Arson, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department

Chautauqua Institution’s Week 2 Theme ‘Comedy Now’ Presented By National Comedy Center

June 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution and the National Comedy Center are presenting “Comedy Now” Week for the second week of the Institution’s 2025 season. The week that runs through Saturday, July 5 has been curated by Comedian Lewis Black. The 10:45 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooke Adams, Chautauqua Institution, David Bianculli, Elise Terrell, George Carlin, Jen Flanz, Johnny Carson, Journey Gunderson, Kelly Carlin, Kelsey Mann, Lewis Black, Matt O’Brien, Max Browning, National Comedy Center, Paula Poundstone, Pete Docter, Pixar, Roy Wood Jr., The Daily Show, Tony Shalhoub, Wayne Federman

Hope Haven Women’s Center Celebrates Grand Opening

June 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Hope Haven Women’s Center has celebrated its grand opening this week. The new shelter provides 18 beds across 12 units for single adult women experiencing homelessness. The $3.96 million project was funded through a $3.12 million grant from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, Chautauqua County Land Bank, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Diane Hewitt-Johnson, Hope Haven Shelter, Hope Haven Women's Center, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

The White Inn In Fredonia Holds Grand Opening

June 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Dozens of invited guests attended the grand opening of The White Inn in Fredonia on Thursday. The White Inn restoration and reopening is the culmination of a multi-million dollar, three-year effort made possible by an ownership team represented by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Community Development Block Grant, Devin Jones, Empire State Development, National Grid, New York State Office of Community Renewal, Restore New York Communities Initiative Grant, Steve St. George, The White Inn

4th Annual Community Block Party At Prendergast Library Is Saturday

June 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will hold their fourth annual Community Block Party this Saturday. The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and feature 30 community organizations inside the library along with 20 artisan vendors, a book sale, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Program, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Prendergast Library Block Party, Jennifer Champ, Summer Reading Program

New Restaurant, Encore, Opens In Downtown Jamestown

June 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new downtown restaurant held its grand opening this past Wednesday. Encore is located at 114 East Third Street and serves Italian food Owner Mallary Dawson said inspiration for the menu came from the family she grew up with, “..cooking in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Encore, Mallary Dawson

Former Crawford Furniture Atlas Building Being Stabilized

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The former Crawford Funiture Atlas building on Winsor and Harrison Streets is being stabilized by its new owner. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said Ramsay Agriculture, who has bought 40 Winsor and 65 River Street, has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, Crawford Furniture Atlas Division, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Ramsay Agriculture

Jamestown School Board Approves Flooring Work At Lincoln Elementary

June 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved moving forward to work on flooring in Lincoln Elementary School. Young and Wright Architects presented on the proposal to the board Tuesday night, saying that they are working on determining what the various … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Lincoln Elementary School, Young and Wright Architectural

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