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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

WRFA To Hold Vintage And Art Fair May 23

May 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WRFA will hold a Vintage and Art Fair this Saturday. The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 23 in the Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio and Pre-Function Space on the third floor of the Reg. At least 25 vendors will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: WRFA, WRFAS Vintage and Art Fair

City Council To Vote On Reducing Commercial Re-Roofing Permitting Fees

May 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote on whether to reduce permitting fees for commercial re-roofing in the city. The resolution under new business would adjust the fees for Level 1 renovation permits from $0.25 per square foot to $0.08 per square … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annual Action Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Property Tax Cap, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Veterans Commission Holding Flag Placement Ceremony May 21

May 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown Veterans Memorial Commission will hold its annual flag placement at Soldier Circle in Lake View Cemetery this Thursday. Community members are invited to attend at 4:00 p.m. to take part in honoring those who served in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Veterans Memorial Commission, Keith Ecklund, Lake View Cemetery

Rabies Vaccine Bait Drop Taking Place In Northern Chautauqua County May 18-25

May 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A rabies vaccine bait drop campaign is taking place in areas of northern Chautauqua County this week. Small baits containing rabies vaccine will be dropped from fixed wing airplanes. This effort is coordinated by the U.S. Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Chautauqua County Health Department, Jessica Wuerstle, National Rabies Management Program, Rabies, Rabies Bait Drops, U.S. Department of Agriculture

County Sheriff’s Department Welcomes New K-9 Team

May 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office has announced the formal dedication of its newest K-9 team, K-9 Rich and his handler, Deputy Kapuscinski. The team was officially introduced during a ceremony last week, marking the completion of the first … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bayview Financial Group, Billy Close, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Close Concrete, Deputy Kapuscinski, Jamestown Macadam Inc, Judd Bohall, K-9 Rich, Ode’s Services, Richard Telford

Electric School Bus Mandate May Get Delayed As Part Of NYS Budget

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Language in the state budget would delay the electric school bus mandate for New York school districts. The Syracuse Post Standard reports the language would move the purchase-only-zero-emission deadline to 2032 and full fleet conversion to 2040. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: electric school bus, electric school bus mandate, George Borrello, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Budget

Hands On Neighborhoods Takes Place Saturday In Jamestown

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Hands On Neighborhoods event will take place Saturday. The event, organized by the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, in cooperation with the City of Jamestown, will take place between 8:00 a.m. and noon. New this year will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation, City of Jamestown, Hands On Neighborhoods, McCrea Point Park

Chautauqua County Master Gardeners Are Hosting Their Annual Plant Sale

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners are hosting their annual Native Plant Sale at Jamestown Community College. The plant sale will take place from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Science Center on the JCC Campus. Perennials, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Jamestown Community College

Audubon Plant Sale Is May 16

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center will have their plant sale this Saturday. The sale takes place 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 16 at the Audubon Center. There will be a large selection of native plants, as well as annuals, perennials, … [Read more...]

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

Infinity’s Ultimate Adventure Challenge Is Underway

May 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is inviting families, individuals, and community members to get outside and explore through the return of its Ultimate Adventure Challenge. The 2026 challenge runs through December 31 and encourages participants … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ash Pickering, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Ultimate Adventure Challenge

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