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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Three Chautauqua County Health Care Providers Have Received More Than $4 Million In Funding

September 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three health care providers in Chautauqua County are receiving more than $4 million in federal funding for New York’s Rural Community Health Integration Initiative. The investment is part of the broader federal Rural Health Transformation Program, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Big Beautiful Bill, Chautauqua Health Network, NYS Rural Community Health Integration Initiative, Rural Health Transformation Program, The Chautauqua Center, Westfield Memorial Hospital, Working Families Tax Cuts Act

Kiantone Volunteer Fire To Receive Funding To From NYS Div. Of Homeland Security

September 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Kiantone Independent Volunteer Fire Department Inc. is receiving $560,480 to help improve facilities, response capabilities, and emergency preparedness. Kiantone is one of 65 volunteer fire departments and districts receiving state capital … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kiantone Fire Department, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services

Fifth Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival To Take Place Saturday At Jackson-Taylor Park

September 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The fifth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival will take place this Saturday in Jamestown. The free event by CHQ Hispanic Development goes from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, September 19 at Jackson Taylor Park. The community festival, which coincides … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carmen Perez, CHQ Hispanic Development, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Jackson-Taylor Park, La Krema, National Hispanic Heritage Month, Solimar Vazquez, Yanira Castellano, YWCA Jamestown

NYS Launches Enrollment For State Energy Affordability Program

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has launched a new statewide enrollment drive to help millions more residents get a monthly discount on their utility bills through the State’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). While 1 million households statewide are already … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Energy Affordability Program, Home Energy Assistance Program, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Office of Temporary Disability Assistance

First Community Walking Tour For Zoning Code Update Set For Sept. 28

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first Community Walking Tour as part of Jamestown’s Zoning Code update will take place September 28. The walking tour from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., Monday, September 28, will meet in the Roseland Park parking lot off Fluvanna Avenue. The group will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, zoning code

Final 3rd On Third Event Of The Season Set For Tonight

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The final 3rd on Third community event is set for tonight in downtown Jamestown. The free event by CHQ Chamber is designed to encourage attendees to shop, dine, and explore downtown Jamestown. Featured tonight will be live music by Rachel … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: anthony merchant, CHQ Chamber, CHQ Chamber 3rd On Third, Fenton History Center, Jamestown Farmers Market, Len Barry, Rachel Eisenstat

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest Takes Place This Weekend

September 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bemus Point’s Fall Fest will take place this weekend. The event from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20 will include a Fall Fest Street Market, discounts at local shops, Fall-themed food options at local stores and restaurants; live … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Fall Fest, Bemus Point Historical Society, Bemus Point-Stow Ferry, Lawson Center

City Council Members Expressing Safety Concerns Over Electric Bikes, Scooters

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Jamestown City Council members are expressing concern over users of E-Bikes and E-Scooters not following state vehicle and traffic law. Council Public Safety Committee Chair Jeremy Engquist said three members of the public spoke on safety concerns … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: bicycle, City Code, City Council Public Safety Committee, Doug Champ, E-Bicycle, E-Scooter, electric bike, electric scooter, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jeremy Engquist, New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law, Russ Bonfiglio, Scott Forster

JCC, YMCA Cut Ribbon On JAY Wellness Center

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College and the Jamestown Area YMCA were joined by officials to officially cut the ribbon on the new JAY Wellness Center. The opening of the JCC YMCA branch to YMCA members and JCC faculty, staff, and students in August marked … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carnahan Center, Child Care Capital Construction Funding Program, Jamestown Area YMCA, Jamestown Community College, JAY Wellness Center

County Office Of Probation Earns State Recognition

September 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Office of Probation has earned state recognition after achieving a 99% DNA collection rate among individuals sentenced to probation supervision during calendar year 2025. The office received a Certificate of Commendation from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office of Probation, Gilbert Taylor, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, New York State DNA Databank, PJ Wendel, Strength at Home model, STRIVE Initiative

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