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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 Receiving State Funding For Summer Youth Employment Program

June 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County will receive $479,107 through the State's Summer Youth Employment Program. The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is distributing $55 million, an increase of $7.9 million over last year, to all 57 counties and New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Summer Youth Employment program

Trump First Former American President To Be Convicted of Felony Crimes

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Associated Press reports Donald Trump has become the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes. A New York jury found him guilty on Thursday of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2024 elections, Donald Trump, General Election, Kathy Hochul, Nick Langworthy

Jamestown Pride Kicks Off Pride Month With Flag Raising June 1

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Pride will kick off Pride month with a flag raising event on Saturday, June 1. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at the Robert H. Jackson Center in downtown Jamestown where the progress pride flag will be raised. Local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1969 Stonewall Rebellion, Jamestown Pride, Pride Month, Robert H. Jackson Center

Infinity Student Artist Showcase Opens at Pearl City Clay House Saturday

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An artist showcase by Infinity Visual and Performing Arts students will open at Pearl City Clay House this Saturday. The showcase will run until Sunday, June 30. The opening reception will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. This free … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ashley Pickering, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Pearl City Clay House

Third Public Meeting On Chautauqua County Recreation Trails Map To Be Held June 12

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A third public informational meeting on the new Chautauqua County Recreation Trails Map will be held June 12. The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth and the Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways are partnering to hold the meeting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Chautauqua County Recreation Trails Map, Fredonia College Lodge, Friends of Chautauqua County Greenways, Jacob Bodway

Musky Fishing Season Begins June 1

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Musky fishing season begins this Saturday in inland waters and on June 15 for Great Lakes waters in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Director Sean Mahar said that muskellunge are often referred to as the "fish … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bear Lake, Cassadaga Lake, Chautauqua Lake, Muskellunge, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Sean Mahar

Dwyer Dog Ruck Walk Set for Sat. June 1

May 31, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Dwyer Dog Ruck Walk, which honors veterans, will take place Saturday, June 1. The walk will start at 11:00 a.m. at Bergman Park in Jamestown. It encourages participants to bring their dogs along for a one-mile journey, symbolizing veterans who … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Dwyer Dog Ruck Walk

Jamestown Public Market Set To Open June 8

May 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Market will open for the season on Saturdays starting June 8. The market will be held on West Third Street between North Main and Cherry Streets from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. However, opening day of the market on June 8 will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Market, Nick Weith

National Grid Seeking Rate Hike From NYS Public Service Commission

May 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

National Grid is requesting the New York State Public Service Commission approve a 15-20% rate hike for residential electric and gas customers. National Grid has filed a plan with the PSC that looks to reset electric and natural gas delivery … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Grid, New York State Public Service Commission, Phil DeCicco

Grant Received For Westland Overland Trail Revitalization

May 30, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth has received a $25,000 grant to go toward the Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project. The funding from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Funds will help fund Phase IV work that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Overland Trails Revitalization Project, Chautauqua County Parks Department, Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, Fred J. Cusimano Westside Overland Trail, Jacob Bodway, Jr. Legacy Funds, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Ralph C. Wilson, Trail Construction Associates

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