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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jon Stewart, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers Headlining This Summer’s Comedy Festival

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has announced that Jon Stewart, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers; Saturday Night Live’s Mikey Day & head writer Streeter Seidell are among the comedic performers for this summer’s annual comedy festival. “An … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bill Murray, Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers, Jon Stewart, Mikey Day, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Saturday Night Live, Streeter Seidell

City Council To Review Bond Proposals For BPU Projects

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review two bond proposals totaling more than $29.2 million for capital projects at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities. According to the staff report, the BPU has a capital project to upgrade the Cassadaga Water … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan Act, BPU Water Division, Cassadaga Water Pump Station, Federal Highway Administration, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Mary Maxwell, Monroe and More LLC, Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Stantec Inc.

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Celebrating Earth Day All Week

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy is celebrating Earth Day with several events this week. The first will be a clean-up of the Jamestown Riverwalk on Tuesday, April 22. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the Riverwalk near … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Earth Day, Goose Creek Valley Greenway Preserve, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Wine on the Trail Walk

America’s Got Talent Competitors Gangstagrass Performing At The Reg April 26

April 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

America's Got Talent competitors Gangstagrass will perform at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Saturday. Gangstagrass is a multi-racial collective of musicians who blend hip-hop and country music. Their show takes place at 7:30 p.m., … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: America’s Got Talent, Gangstagrass, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Monroe & More Approved $200,000 Equipment Loan By JLDC

April 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Local Development Corporation has approved an additional $200,000 loan for Monroe & More LLC to purchase new equipment. The company had received a $150,000 loan in October from the JLDC for equipment purchases as well. Monroe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dylan Monroe, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Monroe and More LLC

AgriAmerica Fruit Products Completes Upgrade Of Grape Juice Processing Plant in Fredonia

April 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC has completed the revitalization and upgrade of a 69,000-square-foot grape juice processing facility in Fredonia. Governor Kathy Hochul said that after the initial investment was made to acquire the property at 200 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AgriAmerica Fruit Products LLC, Eric Huddy, Kathy Hochul, Lake Erie Fruit Cooperative, New York State Empire State Development, Richard Jozwiak, Western New York Regional Economic Development Council

Registration Extended For Developer’s Forum in Jamestown

April 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Registration for the Jamestown Developers’ Forum set for April 30 has been extended to April 21. The City of Jamestown, the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities and the Gebbie Foundation are hosting the event, which is themed “Constructing Hope, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Ellen Ditonto, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Developer's Forum, New York State Department of State, New York State Empire State Development, New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Jamestown Pride Community Meeting To Be Held April 22

April 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Pride planning committee is hosting the first of two Community Meetings on Tuesday, April 22. The committee will discuss plans and gather input about the 2025 Pride event. There will be opportunities for discussion, to volunteer, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Evergreen Health Services, Jamestown Pride, Knights of Enchanted Dreams

MHA Dunkirk Site To Reopen In May

April 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County hopes to reopen the North County Recovery Center by early May. MHA Executive Director Michael Nordin had announced three weeks ago that the center, located in Grace Lutheran Church, 601 Eagle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Grace Lutheran Church, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Michael Nordin

Sheriff’s Office Launch Two Programs To Help Officers Assist People With Special Needs

April 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office is starting two programs to give officers tools for assisting people with special needs. Sheriff Jim Quattrone said the “Friends of Sheriff” initiative is about “building trust and promoting safety,” while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blue Envelope Program, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Friends of Sheriff Initiative, Jim Quattrone, National Autism Association, Victor Perez, World Autism Month

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