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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

CHQ Transit Now Offering Tourism Routes

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Transit will begin offering tourism routes for residents and tourists starting today. The routes will operate on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The South County routes are designed to highlight key attractions: - Thursdays: Stops … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Transit

Candidates for 150th State Assembly Pledge To Maintain Use of Chautauqua Lake

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The two candidates for the 150th State Assembly seat are looking at ways to maintain use of Chautauqua Lake while addressing New York State’s Freshwater Wetlands Act. Democrat Michael Bobseine and Republican Andrew Molitor have similar goals but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 150th Assembly District, Andrew Molitor, Andy Goodell, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Symposium, Freshwater Wetlands Act, George Borrello, Michael Bobseine, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Roy "JR" Jacobson, State Legislature

Emergency Relief Fund Established for JCC Nursing Students

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An emergency relief fund has been established for nursing students at Jamestown Community College. The Michael Boedo Community Foundation gave a gift of $1,000 to establish the emergency fund. The foundation was created in memory of Michael Boedo, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Boedo, Jamestown Community College, JCC Foundation, Michael Boedo, Michael Boedo Community Foundation, TLC Lakeshore

County Gov’t Recognizing Former Emergency Services Director

July 5, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Government is recognizing a former Emergency Services Director who has died. County Executive PJ Wendel said Charles L. Smith died on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. He shared his condolences, saying, "It is with heavy hearts and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles L. Smith, Chautauqua County Department of Emergency Services, Chautauqua County Government, Noel Guttman, PJ Wendel

179 Local Vietnam Veterans Recently Recognized at 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy recently recognized 179 veterans for a 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony at Cassadaga High School. The event was hosted in partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 50th Anniversary Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony, National Defense Authorization Act, Nick Langworthy, United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Vietnam War

Three County Organizations That Serve Veterans Receiving Capital Grants from NYS

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Three Chautauqua County organizations that serve veterans will receive nearly $950,000 in capital grants. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the more than $40 million in the Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program and the Veterans’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Children’s Safety Village, Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Kathy Hochul, Lutheran Housing Realty Inc., Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program

Independence Day Celebrations Have Begun In Chautauqua County

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Independence Day celebrations have already begun across Chautauqua County. Tonight in Silver Creek, the annual Fourth of July Fireworks and Music event will feature the 2nd Time Around Band performing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Village Ball … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Cassadaga Lakes, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, City of Dunkirk, Findley Lake, Fireworks, Independence Day, Lakewood, Silver Creek, Village of Mayville

City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in NYS

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal in New York State. The City urged people to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks. A press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fireworks

BPU Closed Thursday In Observance of Independence Day

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thursday but will be delayed until the following day on Friday, July 5. Friday’s normal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Independence Day, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Yard Waste Site

Municipal Band To Perform Patriotic Salute At Allen Park Bandshell

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform a Patriotic Salute at the Allen Park Bandshell tonight. The free concert starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Goranson Bandshell. The Allen Park Women's Club will be selling refreshments. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

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