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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Worker’s Memorial Program This Saturday

April 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will pay tribute this Saturday to the men and women who have lost their lives or been injured while on the job during the 24th Annual Workers Memorial Program. The solemn event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at Erlandson Overview … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Parks Commission, Chautauqua County Workers Memorial Site, Dunkirk Area Central Labor Council, Erlandson Overview Park, George Borrello, Jamestown Area Central Labor Council

Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening This Weekend

April 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown Fire Department will host its Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening Event this weekend. The event will take place on from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at the Northwest Savings … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test Screening, Jamestown Fire Department, Northwest Arena

Spring Turkey Season Opens May 1 In Upstate NY

April 30, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Spring Turkey Season opens May 1 to licensed hunters in upstate New York. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton said New York is home to some of the best turkey hunting opportunities in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, wild turkey

NYS Lawmakers Come To Agreement On State Budget

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State lawmakers have come to an agreement on a $254 billion State Budget. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the deal Monday night. The budget includes a proposal to ban cellphones in public schools and a middle-class tax cut. Hochul … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: child tax credit, Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, smartphone ban, universal free school meals

STEM Wars Returns To Northwest Arena In May

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

STEM Wars is returning to the Northwest Arena in May. STEM Wars 2025 is a Technology Competition, Career Fair and Tech Expo that will be held May 21 and 22. The event brings together manufacturers, schools, suppliers, colleges and community … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buffalo Niagara Manufacturers Alliance, Dream It Do It Western New York, Manufacturers Association of the Southern Tier, Northwest Arena, STEM Wars

Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit Made Available By County

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit is being released by Chautauqua County as part of Mental Health Awareness Month in May. This year’s theme, “Small Steps. Big Impact,” highlights the power of everyday actions in fostering a community that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Mental Health Awareness Month, Mental Health Awareness Month Toolkit

RTPI Announces Jeanne Fralick as Development Director

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute has announced the hiring of Jeanne Fralick as its new Development Director. Jeanne is a Jamestown native who first discovered RTPI as an art student at Jamestown Community College. She ultimately received her BFA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeanne Fralick, Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Jamestown Public Schools Kindergarten Registration Is May 7

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools will register kindergartners for the 2025-2026 school year by appointment on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. Appointments will be held at the Central Administration Office located at 197 Martin Road between 8:15 a.m. and 4:15 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

Concert In Memory of Organist Ron McEntire Set for May 2

April 29, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A program in memory of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church’s former director of music will be held this Friday. “Memories of Ron McEntire in Music” will feature organist Judy Congdon in concert at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 2 at St. Luke’s. The concert is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Judy Congdon, Mozart Club of Jamestown, Ron McEntire, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Jamestown City Council To Vote On Police Union Contract

April 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on a new contract with the Police Union tonight. The agreement between the City and Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association has already been approved and ratified by the Police Union. It covers January 1, 2025 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Water Pump Station, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Kendall Club Police Benevolent Association, Labor Contract, Monroe and More LLC

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