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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua County, Jamestown Receive State Homeland Security Program Funding

April 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Chautauqua County and the City of Jamestown have been awarded funding through the State Homeland Security Program to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) manages the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bomb Squad Initiative, Chautauqua County Government, City of Jamestown, Explosive Detection Canine Team Grant Program, Hazardous Materials Targeted Grant Program, New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, State Homeland Security Program, Tactical Team Targeted Grant Program

Folsom Prison Experience Coming To The Reg Saturday

April 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Johnny Cash theatrical tribute concert, Folsom Prison Experience, is coming to the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Saturday. The performance brings the 1968 recording to life at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18. Johnny Cash’s groundbreaking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Folsom Prison Experience, Johnny Cash, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Chautauqua County Master Gardeners Hosting Speaker On Using Native Plants In Landscaping

April 13, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners will host a speaker on how to utilize native plants in your landscaping this Wednesday. Jonathan Townsend of Royal Fern Nursery will present on the importance of native plants, and how to utilize native … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Eliza Hensel, Jonathan Townsend, native plants, Royal Fern Nursery

NYSDOT Working To Fill Potholes

April 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Transportation is at work filling potholes after a cold winter. The DOT will have 215 crews out during the month of April to place more than 8,000 tons of asphalt to fill an anticipated 175,000 potholes statewide. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: I-86, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Transportation, NY Route 394, Potholes, U.S. Route 20

NYS DEC Announces Plan To Address Harmful Agal Blooms

April 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced a sweeping plan to address Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) across the state. The DEC’s new HAB Roadmap will inform short- and long-term HAB management efforts across New York State into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: HAP Roadmap, Harmful Algal Blooms, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

JCC Hosting Jazz Fest Tonight

April 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host Jazz Fest 2026 tonight. The concert will take place at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 10 in the Scharmann Theatre on the Jamestown Campus. The event will feature a performance by acclaimed regional ensemble Jazz … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Student All-Stars, Craig Ridgway, Doug Shutte, Jamestown Community College, Jay Hagen, Jazz Crossing, Jim Madden, John Cross, Marc Cousins, Tyler Nelson

Audubon Yard Sale This Weekend

April 10, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Audubon Community Nature Center’s Yard Sale is set for this weekend. The sale will take place 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11 and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12. Items will include office products, tools, equipment, and … [Read more...]

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

Post-Journal: Judge Ruling Annuls Portion Of Freshwater Wetlands Act

April 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Post-Journal reports the lawsuit filed by the Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association has resulted in the annulment of the state DEC’s Freshwater Wetlands Act regulations. Albany County State Supreme Court Justice Richard Platkin … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albany State Supreme Court, Chautauqua Lake Property Owners Association, Freshwater Wetlands Act, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Richard Platkin

County Executive’s State Of County Set For April 21

April 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel will deliver his 2026 State of the County Address on Tuesday, April 21. The speech will be hosted in partnership with the CHQ Chamber and feature an opportunity for public engagement. The breakfast … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, CHQ Chamber, Dan Heitzenrater, PJ Wendel, State of the County

Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting Symposium Friday As Part of 80th Anniversary Of Nuremberg Trials

April 9, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown is the host of this Friday’s symposium as part of the 80th Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials. The Jamestown center has partnered with leading institutions from the United States, Germany, and the United … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Crane, John Q. Barrett, Nuremberg Trials, Robert H. Jackson Center

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