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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Mall Owners Suing For Reduced Assessment

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The owners of Chautauqua Mall are suing again in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court to have the assessment lowered on its property. The current total assessed value of 318 Fairmount Avenue is $7.825 million in the town of Busti. Chautauqua Mall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Chautauqua Mall, Chautauqua Mall LLC, Chautauqua Mall Realty Holding LLC

Two Projects Receiving A Total Of $1 Million For Infrastructure Work

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two projects that will result in more housing are receiving a total of $1 million for infrastructure projects in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $36 million has been awarded to 48 projects across New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk Court, County Infrastructure Grant Program, Empire State Development, Homesteads at Dunkirk Landing, Kathy Hochul, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building

Parents Urged To Educate Themselves On Keeping Kids Safe Online During Summer Break

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With summer break underway, parents, guardians, and caregivers are urged to take steps to educate themselves on how to keep children safe online. Governor Kathy Hochul said in a media release, “Summer is officially here, and we want New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Get Offline Get Outside campaign, Kathy Hochul, New York State Division of Consumer Protection

Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Virtual Program On Establishing Tribunal For Crime Of Aggression Against Ukraine

July 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center will host a virtual program on Wednesday, July 9 that explores efforts behind establishing the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. The free panel will take place at noon and feature leading … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Crane, Hans Corell, Inna Liniova, Irwin Cotler, Robert H. Jackson Center, Russia-Ukraine Invasion

CCIDA Sues Luscombe Aircraft Corporation For Failure To Repay Loan

July 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is suing Luscombe Aircraft Corporation for failing to repay a loan. The IDA awarded at $322,000 loan at 2.44% interest to the company located at 3301 Turner Road in early 2021 from a new, low … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Luscombe Aircraft Corporation, Southern Tier Enterprise Development Corporation, U.S Economic Development Administration

Jamestown Man Guilty Of Coercing Homeless Women Into Prostitution

July 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has pled guilty to coercing homeless people to perform sex acts. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 34-year old Anthony Burris made the plea in U.S. District Court to two counts of enticing travel to engage in sexual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony Burris, Michael DiGiacomo, U.S. District Court

Week Three Theme ‘Art In Action’ At Chautauqua Institution

July 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“Art In Action: Building Community Through The Arts” is the theme of Chautauqua Institution’s third week. The week will highlight the vital role the arts play in bringing people together and shaping our cultural landscape. As the arts face … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Opera Company, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, Christine Goerke, Denyce Graves, George Saunders, Kate Levin, Michael Cavanaugh, Missy Mazzoli, Royce Vavrek, The Metropolitan Opera

COI Awarded $6.7 Million For Head Start

July 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Opportunities Inc. has been awarded $6,767,042 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start Projects.   Head Start is based on the premise that all children share certain needs and that children of income eligible … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Head Start Program, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Wegmans Chocolate Produce Recalled Due To Undeclared Allergen

July 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Wegmans chocolate product was recently recalled due to the presence of an undeclared allergen. Mellace Family Brands California, Inc. of Warren, Ohio initiated the recall, informing the Food and Drug Administration on June 25 that Wegmans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mellace Family Brands California Inc., recall, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Wegmans

Stockton Man Killed In Motorcycle Accident In Kiantone

July 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Stockton man was killed in a motorcycle accident in the town of Kiantone Wednesday evening. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says multiple agencies responded to the area of Route 60 and Route 62 just before 6:30 last night for a report of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Motorcycle Accident, Thad Keefer, Town of Kiantone

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