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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

New Neighbors Coalition Holding Día de los Muertos Celebration Tonight

November 2, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New Neighbors Coalition is holding a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration tonight. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. in the Undercroft of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Día de los Muertos is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Día de los Muertos, New Neighbors Coalition, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

County Legislature Approves $330 Million Budget By Vote Of 10-9

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved the $330 million 2027 county budget by a vote of 10 to 9. In the Legislature’s Audit & Control Committee, legislators amended County Executive PJ Wendel’s proposed budget to raise the tax levy by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2027 County Budget, Audit and Control Committee, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dalton Anthony, Fred Johnson, PJ Wendel, Robert Bankowski

Jamestown’s Annual Leaf Collection Begins Nov. 2

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Leaf collection begins in the City of Jamestown Monday, November 2. Acting Public Works Director Mark Roetzer said Phase 1 of leaf collection will begin in the Foote Avenue and Ivy Street area and move west and north, clockwise, to Washington … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Department of Public Works, Leaf Collection, Mark Roetzer, Yard Waste Site

JCC Holding Virtual Session On How Adults Can Receive An Associate’s Degree For Free

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host a virtual information session on November 3 for adults to learn how they can receive an associate degree tuition free. The program for adults ages 25 to 55, is scheduled for 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. It will cover … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, SUNY Reconnect

Jamestown Has New Trick-Or-Treating Hours

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

This Saturday is Halloween and the City of Jamestown has new trick-or-treating hours. Jamestown City Council members voted to move the city’s trick or treat hours to 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 31 due to Halloween falling on a weekend … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Halloween, Jamestown City Council, trick or treat, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Exhibit ‘Rooted In One, Alive In All’ By Li Seagren 莉·瑟格潤 Opens At Pearl City Clay House Today

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Pearl City Clay House is welcoming artist Li Seagren 莉·瑟格潤 for her solo exhibit, Rooted in One, Alive in All. The exhibit, featuring her vibrant, large-scale abstract floral paintings, will be available for viewing beginning today with an opening … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Li Seagren, Pearl City Clay House

Daylight Saving Time Ends, Daily Alternate Parking Begins This Sunday

October 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, November 1. While many clocks will automatically adjust, some clocks will need to be set back one hour. Also, in the City of Jamestown, Daily Alternate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking, Daylight Saving Time, Jamestown Police Department

BPU Electric Customers Will Continue Seeing Bill Increases Thanks To NYPA Rate Increase

October 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Electric customers will continue seeing increases in their bill thanks to a New York Power Authority rate increase. On April 1 of this year, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) started phasing in a $10 per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Wastewater Division, BPU Water Division, Cassadaga Pump Station, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Community Microgrid Project, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Karr, Kris Sellstrom, New York Power Authority, U.S. Department of Energy

Rand Machine Looking To Purchase Additional Property As Part Of $5.6 Million Expansion

October 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Falconer manufacturer, Rand Machine, is looking at purchasing additional property for a $5.6 million expansion. Premier Precision Machining, also known as Rand Aerospace Defense Group, is pursuing purchasing 2375 Parkway Drive in the village of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2375 Parkway Drive LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Premier Precision Machining, Rand Aerospace Defense Group, Rand Machine Products Inc., Rosie Strandburg

Rocky Horror Picture Show, Featuring Shadow Cast, To Play At The Reg Lenna Oct. 30

October 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Rocky Horror Picture Show will show at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Halloween Eve. In The Rocky Horror Picture Show, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Rocky Horror Picture Show

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