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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Artists Being Sought For New Mural In Bemus Point

April 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Artists are being sought for a new mural in Bemus Point. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth (CCPEG) and Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) are seeking qualified artists to submit an application, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Paint CHQ Mural Apprentice Program, Paint CHQ Mural Festival, Rebecca Wurster, Village of Bemus Point

Water Horse To Perform At St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

April 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Celebrated Celtic Duo, Water Horse, will perform at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church this Friday. Hailed as the “Celtic standard bearers of Chautauqua County,” Water Horse's Sue Tillotson and Jim Cunningham are regular performers at the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival, Jim Cunningham, Karen Hewes Suber, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Sue Tillotson, Water Horse

JCC Celebrating 17th Consecutive Tree Campus USA Designation

April 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will celebrate Arbor Day and its 17th consecutive Tree Campus USA designation this Thursday. The event at 12:30 p.m. April 23 at the JCC’s Science Center will include a ceremonial tree planting and reading of the Arbor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, Jamestown Community College, Tree Campus USA

WNY Land Conservancy Holding Volunteer Clean-Up Of Floating Fen

April 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Western New York Land Conservancy is holding a volunteer clean-up of the Floating Fen Preserve today as part of Earth Day. The clean up event will take place from noon until 4:00 p.m. at the preserve located at 7994 Chautauqua Road in Brocton. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Floating Fen, Western New York Land Conservancy

Jamestown Tarp Skunks Announce 2026 Promotional Schedule

April 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Tarp Skunks have released their promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The Tarp Skunks, members of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, begin their season at home against the newest league member, the Olean Oilers, on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Olean Oilers, Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League

Residents Asked To Participate In ‘Lights Out’ Initiative To Help Protect Migrating Birds

April 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents are asked to help protect migrating birds as they navigate night skies by participating in the “Lights Out” initiative. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: migrating birds, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Office of General Services

Law Student From Dunkirk In The Running To Win Entrepreneur Of Impact Award

April 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A law student from Dunkirk is in the running to win the Entrepreneur Of Impact Award. Emily-Jane Berakah, a native of Camaroon, West Africa, graduated from Dunkirk High School, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), and is now enrolled at Ohio … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Daymond John, Emily-Jane Berakah, Entrepreneur Of Impact Award, Shark Tank

Juneteenth BBQ Fundraiser Set For April 25

April 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Juneteenth Committee is holding its 4th Annual Chicken BBQ and Basket Raffle this Saturday. The event will take place noon to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, April 25 at the Morton Club on Pratt Avenue in Jamestown. The barbecue will feature … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Juneteenth Freedom Scholarship, Juneteenth, Juneteenth Scholarship Fund, Regina Brackman

Jamestown Farmers Market, Third Thursdays Submit Applications To Move Event Locations

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market and Third Thursday Concert Series are looking at moving the location of their events within Downtown Jamestown. Special Event Permit applications for both will be voted on by the Jamestown City Council Public Safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Artist Alliance, CHQ Chamber, City Council Public Safety Committee, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Nick Weith, Third Thursday, Third Thursday Concert Series, Wintergarden Plaza

Gov. Hochul Proposes Plan To Protect Residents Against ICE

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would “...enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Immigration, Kathy Hochul, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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