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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, Feb. 2015 Interview

February 10, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi into the studio for the Feb. 5, 2015 episode of Community Matters. Mayor Teresi discusses his 2015 State of the City Address, as well as his thoughts on the 2015-16 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Community Matters, Sam Teresi, State Budget, State of the City, State of the State

Seinfeld Tickets for 2015 Lucy Comedy Festival Go on Sale to General Public Monday Morning

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The 2015 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival is still six month away, but tickets for what could be the biggest headliner in the events history go on sale to the general public Monday, Feb. 9. America’s premier comedian, Jerry Seinfeld, will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Savings Bank Arena, Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, Lucy Desi Center for Comedy

City Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction to Meet Monday

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi's Joint Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction will meet once again Monday to continue the discussion on identifying cost-saving measures for both city government and the board of public utilities. Late last year, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Joint Task Force on Efficiency and Cost Reduction, Sam Teresi

City Councilman to Facilitate Meeting Between Northside Community Leaders, Car Dealership

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN -  City councilman Alfonso Pagan (R-Ward 3) is organizing a meeting between representatives of the northside community and the owner of a local car dealership in an effort to alleviate concerns about the business expanding. During last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfonso Pagan, Chadakoin Park, Dave Warren Autogroup, Jamestown City Council

Ice Castle, Dozens of Events and Activities, Highlight 2015 President’s Day Winter Festival in Mayville

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE, NY - The 2015 President’s Day Weekend Winter Festival is scheduled to take place this coming weekend - February 13-15 at Lakeside Park. The annual event is in its 29th year, and features many winter events and activities for the entire … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mayville Ice Castle, Mayville-Chautauqua Community Chamber of Commerce, President's Day Weekend Winter Festival, Winter

South Dayton Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Child

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STOCKTON - A South Dayton man is in the county jail after being arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a child. Chautauqua County Sheriff deputies say 30 year old Matthew Huch was arrested Friday night following an investigation into an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Matthew Huch, Police Report, Sexual Abuse

Jamestown Man Arrested in Town of Harmony Burglary Case

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

NORTH HARMONY - A Jamestown man is in the county jail after being arrested over the weekend on burglary charges. Chautauqua County Sheriff Deputies say 25 year old Justin Myers was arrested on a warrant for Burglary 2nd Degree, Grand Larceny 4th … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Justin Myers, Police Report

Three Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking Crack Cocaine in City

February 9, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police have arrested two city residents and one person from Rochester following an investigation into the trafficking of crack cocaine in the city. The Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, with the help of the JPD SWAT Team, first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Darling, Crack Cocaine, Devonah Ferguson, Drug Raid, Jamestown Police Department, Joseph Robinson, Narcotics Arrest, Police Reports

City Police Arrest Two Teens Following Burglary that Included Two Stolen Guns

February 6, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City police arrested two juveniles Thursday afternoon following an investigation into a burglary that took place on the city’s south side. According to Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, police were investigating a home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Jamestown Police Department, Police Report, Robert Samuelson

Chautauqua Belle Looks to Renew Contract with Village of Mayville

February 6, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The iconic Chautauqua Belle may be looking for a new home. According to recent information posted online at Facebook by U.S. Steam Lines Ltd., the owners of the Chautauqua Belle, they have been unable to reach a new lease agreement with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Belle, Marty Bova, Mayville Village Board

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