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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Winter Farmers Market Returns To St. Luke’s This Saturday

February 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Winter Farmers Market returns this Saturday at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. The market will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Undercroft. It will feature local food and handmade goods. Free coffee and pancakes will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Market Winter Market, Luke Villavicencio, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

All Election Charges Against Former Family Court Candidate Sally Jaroszynski To Be Dismissed

February 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

All election law violation charges against Sally Jaroszynski will be dismissed. Jaroszynski, who lost the election for Family Court Judge to Republican Peter Johnson, had been charged in October 2024 with two counts of Misconduct in Relation to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Family Court Judge, Erie County District Attorney, Gary Ertel, Hamburg Town Court, John Schober, New York State Election Law, Peter Johnson, Sally Jaroszynski

Gateway Lofts Project Pushing Forward

February 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project is continuing to move forward. Member of Phillips Lytle and Southern Tier Environments for Living gave an update on the project to the Jamestown Planning Commission Tuesday. Phillips Lytle Partner Lindsey Haubenreich … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Lindsey Haubenreich, Phillips Lytle LLP, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald

YWCA Jamestown Hosting 3rd Annual Coldest Night of The Year Walk on Saturday

February 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

YWCA Jamestown is hosting their 3rd Annual Coldest Night of the Year walk this Saturday. The walk, which includes a 2K and 5K option, will take place from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., starting at the YWCA's facility on North Main Street. YWCA Project … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Coldest Night of the Year, First Lutheran Church, Jacqueline Cook, YWCA Jamestown

Sen. Borrello, Assemblyman Molitor Criticize Hochul’s Reactions To Prison Strikes

February 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello and State Assemblyman Andrew Molitor released statements criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul’s reaction to the prison strikes. Borrello called Hochul’s threat of sending in the National Guard if strikes don’t end today, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York National Guard, Prison Strike

U.S. Attorney Trini Ross Resigns

February 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Attorney Trini Ross has announced her resignation. Ross’ resignation was effective February 14. She became the United States Attorney on October 11, 2021. Nominated by President Joe Biden, Jr. on July 26, 2021, and unanimously confirmed by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Joe Biden, Joel Violanti, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

NY Consumers Being Warned About E-ZPass Text Message Scams

February 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York consumers are being warned about E-ZPass text message scams. Consumers have reported receiving SMS text messages attempting to collect tolls. These fake texts are often sent from an international number and request the consumer to reply … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: E-ZPass, Federal Trade Commission, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, texting scam

Special Winter Break Matinee of Mufasa at The Reg

February 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A special Winter Break afternoon showing of Mufasa: The Lion King will be shown at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this afternoon and Friday night. Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mufasa - The Lion King, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

COI Addresses Alleged Child Abuse Case at Holy Family Child Care Center

February 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Holy Family Child Care Center is addressing a recent media report about an alleged case of child abuse at the center in Jamestown. Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., which runs the Head Start program at the center, said an incident involving a child … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc., Head Start Program, Holy Family Child Care Center

Jamestown Man Charged With Arson After Allegedly Setting Business On Fire

February 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been charged with arson after allegedly setting a town of Ellicott business on fire. Ellicott Police said they were called to a suspicious fire at a North Main Street store just after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11. They allege … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arson, Ellicott Police Department, Ronald Greene, Town of Ellicott, Town of Ellicott Court

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