New York State Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars in Congressionally approved federal funding for energy and infrastructure … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
County Receives $1.9 Million To Improve Emergency Communications For First Responders
Chautauqua County has received $1.9 million to improve emergency communications for first responders. The county will use the funds to upgrade equipment, which will allow for the expansion of the National Interoperability Channels. The funding … [Read more...]
Rep. Nick Langworthy Repeatedly Fails To Inform WRFA About News Conferences Being Held In Chautauqua County
Congressman Nick Langworthy has failed, once again, to inform us here at WRFA-LP about a news conference that he is holding in Chautauqua County. The 23rd Congressional District representative has held several press events in Chautauqua County in … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For UCAN Women And Children’s Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the UCAN Women and Children’s Shelter to be installed in the former Jamestown Business College mansion. The presenter representing Architect Chris Cooke said nothing had changed in … [Read more...]
Blooming Gardens Project Receives $4.2 Million From NYS
A project to create 34-units of affordable and supportive housing in Jamestown has received $4.2 million from New York State. The funding is through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credit competitive … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Working To Raise Funds To Preserve Bear Lake
The Western New York Land Conservancy is working to raise $900,000 to create a preserve at Bear Lake in the town of Stockton. In December, the organization was awarded a $675,000 grant by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … [Read more...]
National Comedy Center Named #1 Best Pop Culture Museum By USA Today
The National Comedy Center has been named the #1 Best Pop Culture Museum in the country by USA Today as part of the 2026 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The National Comedy Center was one of 20 institutions nationwide nominated as the … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Announces Bill To Eliminate Statute Of Limitations For Sexual Exploitation Survivors
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has announced legislation that would eliminate the statute of limitations for sexual exploitation survivors seeking justice. The bill, Virginia’s Law, is named in honor of Virginia Giuffre, one of Jeffrey Epstein’s early … [Read more...]
JPD Arrests Three Youths, Gun And Drugs Found
Jamestown Police arrested three juveniles early Monday morning for allegedly possessing a loaded gun and drugs. JPD said officers conducted a street check in the area of North Main and East Fourth Streets around 4:00 a.m. Monday of five children … [Read more...]
Lakewood Woman Charged With Abandoning Animals
A Lakewood woman has been charged with abandoning animals. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Chautauqua County Humane Society employees discovered three cats that had abandoned by the back entrance of the facility after regular … [Read more...]
