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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Prendergast Landing Project Receives $721,704 In Restore NY Funding

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Prendergast Landing project has received $721,704 in Restore New York funding. The City of Jamestown had applied for $2 million for the $2.7 million project that’s located at 106-108 Fairmount Avenue. Jade Empire LLC has proposed renovating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, City of Jamestown, Consolidated Funding Application, Jade Empire LLC, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham, Restore New York

Memorial Day Services To Take Place Over Next Week

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several services are on the schedule as part of Memorial Day this weekend. Memorial Day honors and mourns the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Blue Star Mothers will host a Gold Star Parents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cuban Missile Crisis, Jack A. Anderson, Lake Erie New York Chapter 4 Blue Star Mothers, Lake View Cemetery, Memorial Day, Memorial Day Parade, United States Armed Forces, Veterans Park, Vietnam War

Unitarian Church Giving Away Books During Memorial Day Parade

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown will have their annual book giveaway during Jamestown's Memorial Day Parade. The giveaway will be held at Christ First United Methodist Church near Lakeview Cemetery. Adults and children who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Christ First United Methodist Church, Memorial Day Parade, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Jamestown BPU Closed Monday, Garbage-Recycling Schedule Delayed One Day

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the holiday, Monday’s regular garbage and recycling collection will be delayed until Tuesday, May 27.  In the same way, Tuesday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Memorial Day, Yard Waste Site

Audubon Nature Center Free On Memorial Day

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will be open for free on Memorial Day. Admission to the three-story Nature Center building will be free from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 26. People will be able to see interactive displays, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Memorial Day

Jamestown Area Community Orchestra To Perform Saturday

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will hold their Spring concert this Saturday, May 24. The performance will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church, located at 520 Spring Street. Conducted by John Cross, the orchestra's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross, Marci Johnson

Motorists Asked To ‘Give Turtles A Brake’ On World Turtle Day

May 23, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are encouraged to “Give Turtles A Brake” as turtles are nesting in May and June. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation said turtles are often spotted on or near roads this time of year as they search for sandy areas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, American Tortoise Rescue, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, turtles, World Turtle Day

Planning Commission Learns About Proposed Affordable Housing Project on Spring Street

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A proposed affordable housing project on Spring Street was presented to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Long Associates Architect Matt Long did the presentation on the joint project between CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Planning Board, CODE Inc., Jackson Spring, 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

Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program Still Accepting Applications

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications are still being accepted for the Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program. The program is a hands-on initiative designed to equip individuals with the skills, knowledge, and real-world experience necessary to develop large-scale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Paint CHQ Apprenticeship Program, PAINT CHQ mural program

County Farmers Eligible For Help Following Impact of Winter Snowfall

May 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County agricultural producers are eligible to apply for low-interest loans in response to the severe impacts of snowfall this past winter. The low-interest Physical Loss Loans through the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arkwright, Physical Loss Loans, U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA Farm Service Agency

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