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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC Holding Trunk or Treat Event

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is hosting a trunk or treat event for children and families at its Jamestown Campus this Friday. The event is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on  Friday, October 25 at the Jamestown Campus Science Center parking lot off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Trunk or Treat

City To Hold 3rd Annual Riverwalk Treat or Treat Trail

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its 3rd Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail this Saturday, October 26. The free event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the Riverwalk from Panzarella Park to the Washington Street Bridge. There will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Haunted Library Returns to Prendergast Library on Oct. 26

October 23, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Prendergast Library will host its 3rd Annual Haunted Library Tour on this Saturday. This year, attendees will journey along the Yellow Brick Road and meet various characters from the Land of Oz. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a 1900 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Haunted Library, James Prendergast Library, L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

City Council To Begin Budget Presentations, Review Local Law To Exceed Tax Cap

October 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will begin to hear presentations tonight from departments on the proposed 2025 city budget. The Clerk/Treasurer, Comptroller, Assessor, Information Services, Corporation Counsel, Mayor, Police, and Fire Departments will give … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 city budget, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Property Tax Cap

BPU Looking at Expanding District Heat To Residential Customers

October 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities is looking at expanding its District Heating system to residential customers. Jamestown Renaissance Corporation staff will conduct public outreach in targeted neighborhoods near existing District Heating … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: District Heat, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Retool District Heating initiative

TCC Holding 9th Annual ‘Mammogrammy’ Events This Week

October 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 9th Annual "Mammogrammy" events as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month are taking place this week in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua Center is partnering with Brooks Hospital TLC Dunkirk and UPMC Chautauqua to offer expedited mammogram … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Cancer Society, Brooks-TLC Health Systems, mammogram, Mammogrammy, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua

SUNY, 50 Private Colleges & Universities Waiving Application Fees Oct 21-Nov 3

October 21, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

SUNY and CUNY schools along with more than 50 private colleges and universities are offering free application opportunities to high school seniors in New York State. The State University of New York (SUNY) will waive up to five application fees … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City University of New York, State University of New York

Dunkirk Man Dies After Being Hit By Tractor-Trailer

October 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Dunkirk man died after being hit by a tractor trailer in the town of Westfield early this morning. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a vehicle and pedestrian accident at 1:21 a.m. this morning. An investigation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Seelbinder, Car-Pedestrian Accident, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Accident, town of Westfield

Chautauqua County Airports Collecting Donations To Help Those Affected By Hurricanes in North Carolina, Florida

October 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Donations are being accepted at Chautauqua County's Airports to help people in North Carolina and Florida who have been affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The County is asking residents to contribute urgently needed donations, which will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Avery County Airport, Centric Aviation, Dunkirk Airport, Great Lakes Flight Center, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, PJ Wendel, Shannon Fischer, Sol Relief

Jamestown DPW Creating Digital Street Map of City

October 18, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown residents may be able to view a digital map online where leaf clean-up is happening in the next year or two. Interim Public Works Director Mark Roetzer shared with the Jamestown Planning Commission that an engineer in DPW has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Public Works, Leaf Collection, Leaf Pick Up, Mark Roetzer

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