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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Gov. Hochul To Issue Apology During Visit to Seneca Nation Territory

May 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York Governor Kathy Hochul will visit the Seneca Nation Territory to apologize on behalf of New York State’s role in the Thomas Indian School atrocities. The Seneca Nation is set to welcome Hochul to its Cattaraugus Territory on Tuesday, May … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carlisle Indian Industrial School, J.C. Seneca, Kathy Hochul, Seneca Nation, Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Territory, Thomas Indian School

Kyle Keogh Named Interim Chief Executive of Chautauqua Institution

May 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees has announced that Kyle Keogh has been appointed Interim Chief Executive of Chautauqua Institution. The appointment is effective June 1, 2025, following Michael Hill’s previously announced plans to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Institution Board of Trustees, Kyle Keogh, Michael Hill

NY Residents To Receive Inflation Refund Checks This Fall

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

New York residents are expected to receive inflation refund checks in the mail this fall. Governor Kathy Hochul first proposed the inflation refund checks last December and secured the funding in the state budget. She said the funding will come … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Inflation Refund, Kathy Hochul

Comedy Center Receives Grant For Tropicana Club Renovations

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center is receiving a grant to renovate its “Tropicana Club.” The $99,000 in funding is coming from the New York State Council on the Arts’ Capital Projects Fund. The “Tropicana Club,” located on the second floor of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lucy-Desi Museum and Center for Comedy, National Comedy Center, New York State Council on the Arts

Hands On Jamestown To Take Place Saturday

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The "Hands On Jamestown" community clean-up of Jamestown will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday. The Chautauqua County Land Bank and the City of Jamestown are co-sponsoring the event Those who pre-register to take part in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Land Bank, City of Jamestown, Hands on Jamestown, Jamestown Parks Department

Waterfront Pharmacy Adds PakMyMeds Option

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Waterfront Pharmacy has recently added PakMyMeds for patients taking multiple prescriptions. The new service is designed to prevent dangerous medication errors within the vulnerable populations the Waterfront Pharmacy serves. PakMyMeds allows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: PakMyMeds, Waterfront Pharmacy

People Reminded Not To Touch, Pickup Young Wildlife

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

People are being reminded to resist the urge to touch or pickup newborn fawns or other young wildlife. The State Department of Environmental Conservation sent out the notice, saying human contact with wildlife can result in unintended consequences … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Audubon To Hold Annual Plant Sale

May 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is holding its 2025 Plant Sale this Saturday. The event is taking place from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.. There will be a large selection of native plants, as well as annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Plants … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Chautauqua County Master Gardeners

Third Thursday Events Kick Off Tonight

May 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

This season’s Third Thursday events kick off tonight at the Winter Garden Plaza. The free monthly event takes place 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Plaza located on North Main Street in downtown Jamestown. Tonight’s program will feature Madness Most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Adrianna Noone Trio, Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Charity Nuse, Chautauqua Art Gallery, CHQ Chamber, CHQ Plus, Damone Jackson Outcome, Gebbie Foundation, Jade Giambrone, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Skate Products, Jumpstart To Third Thursday, Lazlo Holloyfeld, Lifted, Live CHQ, Madness Most Discreet, MegaSound, Pearl City Clay House, Pine Cone Creamery, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, SitlerHQ, Smackdab, St Vith, The Elektra Kings, Third Thursday Concert Series, Tsavo Highway, Winter Garden Plaza

CHQ Chamber Looking For Someone To Take Over Cruise-In

May 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber is looking for someone to take over Jamestown Cruise-In. The organization announced they would not be managing the car event any longer as they are focusing on programming events that “better meet the Chamber mission.” The Chamber … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, Jamestown Cruise-In

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