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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Nearly 130 Colleges, Universities Offering Free Applications This Month

October 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Students across the state can apply to nearly 130 colleges and universities for free this October. The announcement comes as Governor Kathy Hochul has proclaimed October as New York State College Application Month, which includes waived … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City University of New York, CUNY, Kathy Hochul, New York State College Application Month, State University of New York, SUNY

Puppy Pals Live Comes To The Reg Lenna On Oct. 11

October 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Action-packed comedic stunt dog show, Puppy Pals Live, is coming to the Reg Lenna this Saturday. As seen on America's Got Talent, the hilarious presentation is for the whole family and the dog lover in all of us, with the spectacle stars mostly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Puppy Pals Live, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Trump Reinstates $187 Million In Counter-Terrorism Funding To NYS

October 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Trump administration has reinstated the $187 million in counter-terrorism funding cut from New York State following objections from top officials. The threatened cuts were blasted by New York lawmakers, including Governor Kathy Hochul, who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Bomb Squad, Chuck Schumer, counterterrorism, Donald Trump, Kathy Hochul

Chautauqua County To Be Featured In ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’ Segment

October 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will be featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." The public television (PTV) program distributes to more than 170 PTV stations across the country. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Choose CHQ, Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant, Dennis Quaid, Journey Gunderson, Live CHQ, Mark Geise, National Comedy Center, PJ Wendel, Shawn Hricko, Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid

Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding ‘Why Jamestown?’ Discussion Oct. 8

October 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition will be holding a conversation titled, “Why Jamestown?” this Wednesday evening. The discussion will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. October 8 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. It will highlight positive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Justice Coalition, Robert H. Jackson Center

National Coming Out Day Event To Be Held Oct. 12 In Jamestown

October 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Pride, PFLAG Chautauqua, and Knights Of Enchanted Dreams are holding a National Coming Out Day event on Sunday, October 12. The free event starts at 3:00 p.m. and will be held at the Knights of Enchanted Dreams at 104 West Second Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, JJ Gantenbein, Knights of Enchanted Dreams, Lara Mahaffy, National Coming Out Day, PFLAG Chautauqua

Bowhunting Season For Deer, Bear Begins For NYS

October 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Bowhunting season for deer and bear has begun in New York State. New for fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places, and manner as a vertical bow for hunting deer and bear. Crossbows have been used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: bowhunting, Deer Hunting, Hunting, Kathy Hochul

Dept. Of Energy Grant For BPU’s Microgrid Project Terminated

October 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A federal grant for the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities’ Microgrid Project has been terminated as part of 321 awards being canceled by the Department of Energy. According to a list of all 321 terminated awards obtained by Latitude Media, every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Schumer, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, U.S. Department of Energy

Two Sent To The Hospital In Gas Line Explosion At Fredonia McDonald’s

October 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two employees were sent to the hospital after a gas line explosion at the McDonald’s in Fredonia Sunday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said emergency responders were called to 500 East Main Street just before 10:30 p.m. last night … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division, Fredonia, McDonalds

Council To Review Grant Application Requests For North Main Street Viaduct, Mural

October 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A request to apply for grant funding for a mural for part of the Washington Street Bridge and to create a parklet under the North Main Street viaduct are on Jamestown City Council’s work session agenda tonight. The City is requesting approval to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Arcade Building, Brooklyn Square, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, North Main Street viaduct, Project for Public Spaces grant, U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Washington Street Bridge

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