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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy To Present on Chadakoin River Work to City Council

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will receive an update on work that's been done on the Chadakoin River. Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Conservation Director Twan Leenders will present on the river project during the full work session. The CWC has … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Jamestown City Council, Main Street Bridge, Tree of Heaven, Twan Leenders, Warner Dam

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony To Be Held in Mayville Monday

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A September 11 Remembrance Ceremony to honor victims of the the 2001 terrorist attacks will take place in Mayville today. The local American Legion will host the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on at noon in front of the Chautauqua County Courthouse at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 9/11 Memorial

Refresco Beverages Receives $500,000 State Grant, $500,000 Tax Credits For Expansion

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Refresco Beverages in Dunkirk is receiving $500,000 in state tax credits and a $500,000 regional economic development council capital grant to help it expand. The company is in the process of buying the former Red Wing plant at 26 East Talcott … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Red Wing, Refresco Beverages

Falconer Holding Stakeholder Meeting on NY Forward Grant Application

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Village of Falconer and Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth are holding an informational meeting to seek projects for a New York Forward grant application. The stakeholder meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 12 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Partnership for Economic Growth, New York Forward grant, New York State Regional Economic Development Council, Village of Falconer

City Reminds Residents Theft, Vandalization of Political Signs a Crime

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that the theft and vandalization of political campaign signs will not be tolerated. The City put out a release stating it's a crime to steal political signs, and the theft and vandalization of political … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 Elections, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Police Department, political signs

Reg Lenna Center for The Arts Announces Its 2023-24 Season

September 11, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has announced four live events for its upcoming 2023-24 Reg Presents season. America's Got Talent finalists iLuminate will perform at The Reg at 7:30 p.m., Friday, November 3. The unique show fuses dance and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Animaniacs in Concert, Blue Oyster Cult, Cirque Mechanics, iLuminate, New York State Council on the Arts, New York State Legislature, Rainbow, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Wizards of Winter

Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting on Whitley Avenue

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Police are looking for a person involved in a shooting early Thursday morning on Whitley Avenue. Police responded to Whitley Avenue at 1:52 a.m. yesterday for a report of a gunshot victim. The victim had multiple gunshot wounds and was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police, Jamestown Police Department, Whitley Avenue Shooting

County Government Looking At House to Address Increased Emergency Housing Needs

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County government is looking at how to address the increased need for emergency housing in the county. County Director of Mental Hygiene and Social Services Carmelo Hernandez said there's a lack of "brick and mortar" shelters in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Budget Inn, Carmelo Hernandez, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Social Services, Chautauqua County Government, emergency housing, Safe Point Light House, Village of Falconer

Sukanya Burman Dance Opens in Downtown Jamestown

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Contemporary dance company, Sukanya Burman Dance, held its grand opening in downtown Jamestown Thursday. Owner Sukanya Burman said the non-profit uses modern dance and Indian classical dance to tell stories about the world today, "We are heavily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Council on the Arts, NYS DanceForce, Rhythmosaic Dance Company, Sukanya Burman, sukanya burman dance company

Jamestown BPU Places 1st in WNY Healthiest Employer Contest

September 8, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, for the sixth consecutive year, placed first among a group of seven middle-sized companies competing in the WNY Healthiest Employer contest. Buffalo Business First, Springbuk, Best Self Behavioral Health, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown BPU Health and Wellness Team, Trenton Lutes, WNY Healthiest Employer Awards, Work Well CHQ Wellness Group

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