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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NYS Energy Rebate Checks To Start Going Out Sept. 21

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Energy rebate checks will start going out to New York households starting September 21. The checks of up to $200 will be mailed directly to eligible New Yorkers, with deliveries to continue through December. There is no need to apply, sign up or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate, Tariffs, US-Iran War

Arrest Made In Second Stabbing Incident In One Day On Riverwalk

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested for a stabbing incident on the Jamestown Riverwalk on September 4. This was the second stabbing incident to occur on that date in that area. The Jamestown Police Department says officers responded around 10:30 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: David Rodriguez, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Police Department, Stabbing Incident

Chautauqua County State Officials Cite Over-Regulations As Barriers For Businesses

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State officials for Chautauqua County say over-regulation is the biggest barrier for businesses in our area. State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andrew Molitor made the comments to WRFA at a recent CHQ Chamber event. Borrello said … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Molitor, CHQ Chamber, George Borrello

NYS Roadmap For Suicide Prevention Released As Part Of Suicide Prevention Month

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention has been released as part of Suicide Prevention Month. The roadmap includes three major initiatives including a statewide strategy with prevention goals and objectives; the Suicide Prevention Task … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: National Suicide Prevention Month, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York State Roadmap for Suicide Prevention, Suicide

Master Gardeners’ Evening In The Garden To Discuss How To Work Effectively In Gardens

September 15, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s Master Gardeners' Evening in the Garden will discuss landscape work this month. The free event will take place 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 16 at the new Demonstration Garden located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Pat Matronis, Vince Liuzzo

Fire Destroys JMI Service Garage In Falconer

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A fire destroyed a service garage for JMI in Falconer Friday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that Falconer Fire Department along with multiple other departments, first responders, and HazMat responded just before 1:30 p.m. to 1946 New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, Chautauqua County HazMat Team, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Falconer Fire Department, Jamestown Macadam Inc, JMI

Brocton Man Dies In Car Crash in Dewittville

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Brocton man died following a car accident in Dewittville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that deputies responded to the accident just before 7:30 a.m., Saturday, September 12 on Burdick Road in the town of Chautauqua. Deputies … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Dewittville, Fatal Accident, Ryan Evans

New Addiction Recovery, Behavioral Health Facility Opens In Former Lakeshore Hospital

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new inpatient addiction recovery and behavioral health facility has officially opened at the former Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. New York Medical Center is leasing the facility from Main Rd Med Group. The Center will begin its first phase of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, George Borrello, Main Rd Med Group LLC, New York Medical Center, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

City Council To Consider Resolution To Purchase 15 New Bulletproof Vests

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will consider a resolution to purchase new bulletproof vests for the Jamestown Police Department. The staff informational report states that the SWAT Team is in need of 15 new specialized tactical bulletproof vests and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Public Safety Committee, Federal Eastern International, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Police Department SWAT Team, The Resource Center, Uniting 2 Serve

Vegetable Samples In Chautauqua County Have Tested Positive For Late Blight

September 14, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Vegetable samples collected recently have tested positive for late blight in Chautauqua County. The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County cautioned that if you grow tomatoes or potatoes, now is the time to inspect plants regularly and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Cornell University, Late Blight

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