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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Three Primaries In Chautauqua County Today

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Primary Day in New York State and there are three local primaries in Chautauqua County. In the village of Fredonia, Democrats will go to the polls to choose two out of three candidates for Village Trustee. The three people running in that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 June Primary, Chris Cruz Keefe, Edward Bellando, Fredonia, LeeAnn Lazarony, Michael Walker, Michelle Twichell, Portland, Richard Lewis, Terry Eckman, Town of Carroll

New State Law Allows Voters Waiting In Line To Be Provided Refreshments

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New state legislation has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul that allows voters waiting in line to be provided refreshments. Across the State, voters will be heading to the polls to cast their ballots during a heat wave, with peak temperatures … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: elections, Kathy Hochul, New York State Election Law

Jamestown Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For Affordable Housing Project

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for a proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street. The joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for Living (STEL) involves the construction of seven … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Greg Lindquist, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Long Associates Architects, Matt Long, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, Southern Tier Environments for Living

Chronic Asthma Sufferers Could Qualify For Free Air Conditioners In NYS

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A program that provides free air conditioners to New Yorkers with chronic asthma has been launched. The Essential Plan Cooling Program provides the free units to residents who are enrolled in the State’s Essential Plan and live with persistent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Essential Plan Cooling Program, Extreme Heat Action Plan, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Trails At Zoar Valley Closed Due To Storm Damage

June 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Memorial Trail and Valentines Flats Trail in Zoar Valley Unique Area are closed due to storm damage. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the closure of the entire Memorial Trail off the Valentine Flats parking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Zoar Valley

Body Of Ohio Man Who Drowned In Chautauqua Lake Found

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The body of an Ohio man who drowned while swimming in Chautauqua Lake has been found. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that the body of 63-year old Peter Pizzulo of Cortland, Ohio was located around noon Sunday by the New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Lake, Drowning, New York State Police Underwater Recovery team, Peter Pizzulo

Mina Man Killed In Shooting Incident With Sheriff’s Deputies

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mina man was killed by a Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies were called to 2900 Mina French Creek Road for a domestic incident. Upon arrival, deputies encountered 66-year old Mark … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Mark Bemis, Town of Mina

Jamestown Boy Dies Following Truck-Bicycle Accident

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

The child who was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle last Tuesday has died. The incident happened near the intersection of Willard and Kinney Streets. Jamestown Police report 11-year old Daniel Ramos Jr. was rushed to UPMC Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daniel Ramos Jr., Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Jefferson Middle School, Kevin Whitaker

Peace Pole Dedicated At Jamestown High School

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Students, staff, and community members recently gathered to dedicate a new Peace Pole on the Jamestown High School campus. The pole is a gift from the Rotary Club of Jamestown that bears the message “May peace prevail on Earth” in multiple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexa Holmes, Allysen Petteys, Amaya Thompson, Andre Graham, Bianca Rojas Nieves, Dalana Jackson, Gracia Slagle, Heath Bounday, Jamestown High School, Jolee Schultz, Makaelyn Piotrowski, Marion Beckerink, Nadeisha Solero Gonzalez, Rotary Club of Jamestown, Tommy Gessey

New Satellite Mental Health Office Opens At Southern Tier Pediatrics

June 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has announced the certification and official opening of a new satellite mental health office within Southern Tier Pediatrics, P.C. The new site is a satellite of the Jamestown Chautauqua County … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Chautauqua Tapestry, New York State Office of Mental Health, Southern Tier Pediatrics, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

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