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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sun Air Announced as New Air Carrier for Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown

July 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - A new air service provider with a familiar destination will soon be serving passengers flying out of the Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, county officials announced that Sun Air will provide the service for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Chautauqua County Airport, Essential Air Service, Pittsburgh International Airport, Silver Airways Corp., Sun Air, U.S. Department of Transportation, Vince Horrigan

The Pub Reopens for Business

July 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - A long-time favorite destination in downtown Jamestown is once again open for business. The Pub, located on N. Main St. in Jamestown between Second and Third Streets, held its grand reopening Tuesday afternoon. The reopening was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, The Pub

Jamestown Summer Playground Program Hosts Tree Day Event at Allen Park

July 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Summer Playground Program hosted a Tree Day event Tuesday morning at Allen Park. Summer Playground Program attendees from all sites were on hand for an initial talk given by City Arborist Dan Stone. A tree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Summer Playground Program, Tree Day

Summer Bandshell Concert series Continues Wednesday Night at Allen Park

July 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City Summer Bandshell Concert series will feature the Jamestown Municipal Band as directed by Rick Lundquist at 7pm, Wednesday, July 23. The free concert series is held at the Goranson Bandshell in Allen Park. This week’s concert … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, City Summer Bandshell Concert series, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Rick Lundquist, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

Teresi Walking Tour on Stowe St. Scheduled fo Wednesday Night

July 23, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi will hold the next in his series of Neighborhood Walking Tours on Wednesday, July 23, at 6:30 p.m. This tour will cover Stowe Street from Clyde Avenue to Towner Avenue. The door-to-door visit will provide residents … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Sam Teresi

Two More Indicted in Falconer Street Home Invasion Case

July 22, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN – Two more suspects involved in the July 1 home invasion on Falconer St. that resulted in a shootout with police have been indicted by a Chautauqua County Grand Jury. Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson says that 26 year-old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 188 Falconer St., Assault, Burglary, Chautauqua County Grand Jury, Chautauqua County Jail, Home Invasion, Jacon Hicks, Jamestown Police Department, Jaqwan Martin, Levelle Jones, Maqwan Martin, Robbery, Robert Samuelson, Shooting, Shooting Incident

2014 Chautauqua County Fair Begins Monday in Dunkirk

July 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - The 133rd Chautauqua County Fair will get underway today at the county fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The week-long event will feature livestock competitions, equipment demonstrations, amusement park rides, various entertainment and plenty of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fair

Reed-Sponsored Bill Providing Tax Breaks to Businesses that Donate to Food Banks Passes in House

July 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed’s bill to care for families in need across the country and encourage charitable giving passed the House last week in a strong bipartisan vote of 277-130. The proposed “America Gives More Act” combines five … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: America Gives More Act, Congress, Fighting Hunger Incentive Act, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

Chautauqua Opportunities, Jamestown YMCA Receive Funding for After School Programming

July 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Two agencies which help to administer youth services in Chautauqua County will be sharing more than $165,000 in state funding. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a total of $10.9 million in new grants will go to 68 Advantage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advantage After School Programs, Andrew Cuomo, Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., New York State Office of Children and Family Services, YMCA of Jamestown

Medical Marijuana Business Alliance Forms in Albany

July 21, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A group of lobbyists for hopeful cannabis growers and dispensary owners started a business alliance on Thursday. According to an article in the Albany Times Union, Medical Cannabis Industry Alliance of New York (MCIA) will serve as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, Medical Cannabis Industry Alliance of New York

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