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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown Man Sentenced To 25 Years For Drug Trafficking

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for drug trafficking. U.S. Attorney Joel Violanti announced that 39-year old Rocco Beardsley was convicted of narcotic conspiracy and distribution of fentanyl causing death. He was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: drug trafficking, Evan Glaberson, Jeffrey Intravatola, Joel Violanti, John Sinatra Jr., Joshua Violanti, Rocco Beardsley, U.S. District Court

NYS Launches New Initiative To Recruit Public Sector Workers

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has launched a new initiative to recruit public sector workers into State Service. The “You’re Hired” initiative comes as the new federal administration utilizes the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Government Efficiency, Kathy Hochul, You’re Hired initiative

Jamestown Mobile Market Returns This Week To JCC, Prendergast Library

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Mobile Market will make a return starting this week at select locations. Food Access Manager Nick Weith said access to fresh food remains an issue through the winter months in Western New York, “We are exploring ways we can offer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Mobile Market, Nick Weith

Audubon’s Annual Pie Auction Underway

March 3, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual Pie Auction Fundraiser is underway. Supporters can bid on homemade pies now through Wednesday, March 5. The online Pie Auction 2025 bidding take place at 32auctions.com/ACNC25. Bidding closes at 9:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

Tentative Agreement Reached To End Correction Officers Strike

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that a tentative agreement has been reached to end the statewide correction officers strike. The agreement between the New York State Department of Corrections (DOCCS) and the New York State Correctional … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HALT Act, Kathy Hochul, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, New York State Department of Corrections

Two Jamestown Residents Among Seven Arrested For Drug Trafficking

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown residents were arrested as part of a takedown of a drug trafficking operation in the Buffalo and Jamestown areas. State Attorney General Letitia James announced her office’s Organized Crime Task Force partnered with the Drug … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Antwain Jackson, David Vaughn, Devan Huntington, Dion Anderson, drug trafficking, Kenneth Pringle, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, Niagara Falls Police Department, Ronnie Dupree, Sabrina Leeper, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

Five Jamestown Residents Indicted On Drug Trafficking Charges

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Five Jamestown residents have been indicted on drug trafficking charges. Acting U.S. Attorney Joel Violanti announced that a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging 33-year old Andres Pizzaro Campos a/k/a Kiki, 34-yearold Max Pizzaro … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andres Pizzaro Campos, Cindy Frank, drug trafficking, Edward Leeper, Jaquez Thomas, Joel Violanti, Joshua Violanti, Louis Testani, Max Pizzaro Campos, U.S. District Court

Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Set For March 8

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic on March 8. The clinic will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at the Humane Society, located at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

Unitarian Church Welcomes Julie Anderson As Full-Time Pianist

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown is welcoming Julie Anderson as their full-time Sunday morning pianist. UUCJ Interim President David Winner expressed the congregation’s enthusiasm when he said, “Julie has brought a sense of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chuck Brininger, David Winner, Julie Anderson, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Two Oscar Nominated Films Coming To The Reg

February 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Oscar nominated films are coming to the Reg Lenna in the next week. Saturday, March 1, a 4:00 p.m. matinee will feature Best Picture contender, The Brutalist. Academy Awards Best Actor nominee Adrien Brody stars in the flim about post-war … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nosferatu, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Brutalist

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