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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Hours Extended At State Park Swimming Facilities This Week

July 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that extended hours at State swimming facilities will be offered during the current heat wave as a way to help New Yorkers beat the heat. In Western New York, extended swimming will be available at both the Allegany … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegany State Park, Kathy Hochul

CARTS Rebranding Open House to Be Held Thursday, July 27

July 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

An open house will be held today for the rebranding of CARTS to CHQ Transit. The public invited to the CHQ Transit Depot at 234 Hopkins Avenue in Jamestown from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. They'll be able to get a first-hand look at the newly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CARTS, CHQ Transit

Reg Lenna Hosting Summer Block Party As Part of Centennial Celebration

July 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts is hosting a Summer Block Party tonight as part of its Centennial Celebration. The free event will take place in front of the theater from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. It'll feature local band, Uncle Ben's Remedy, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Cloth & Craft Boutique, Hot Spot Cafe, Pearl City Clay House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Uncle Bens Remedy

Jamestown Police Community Engagement Meeting Set for Jackson-Taylor Park Thursday Night

July 27, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department will hold a rescheduled community engagement meeting at Jackson-Taylor Park tonight. The meeting, held in conjunction with the Jamestown Department of Development, will take place at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department

Prendergast Landing Project Requests Tax Assistance Through Chautauqua IDA

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Prendergast Landing project has applied for assistance through the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency. The proposed business incubator will be located at 106 Fairmount Avenue, which is the former location of Joyce's Keg Room and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Jade Empire LLC, JTNY Power House Skatepark, Prendergast Landing Project, Rahsaan Graham

County Legislature to Vote on Two Union Contracts

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has two union contracts on their voting agenda for the monthly meeting tonight. A four-year proposed contract with CSEA Unit 3600 includes a 3% wage increase in 2024 and 2025 and a 3.5% wage increase in 2026 and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CCSEA, Chautauqua County Legislature, CSEA Unit 6300

Jamestown BPU’s ReTool Conference Takes Place Today at Chautauqua Institution

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will hold a one-day ReTool event at Chautauqua Institution today. BPU Business Development Coordinator Ellen Ditonto said that 150 people have already signed up for the event that is being co-sponsored by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ellen Ditonto, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Leslie Dewan, ReTool Conference

Jamestown Police Community Input Meeting Set for Lillian Dickson Park Tonight

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The next in a series of community input meetings by the Jamestown Police Department will be held tonight at Lillian Dickson Park. The meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Lillian Dickson Park is located on Falconer Street between … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gun Involved Violence Elimination initiative, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Police Department, Lillian Dickson Park

Jamestown Tarp Skunks to Play Doubleheader Today

July 26, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today's Jamestown Tarp Skunks game against the Geneva Red Wings will now be a single admission double-header. Gates will open at 3:30 p.m. with the first game being played at 4:30 p.m. and the second game at 7:00 p.m. Both games will still be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Geneva Red Wings, Greater Jamestown AM Rotary Club, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Rotary Club of Jamestown

State Comptroller Report Warns of State’s Fiscal Outlook Being In Decline

July 25, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of the State's fiscal outlook being in decline. In a report released by the State Comptroller's Office, DiNapoli said the 2023-24 budget plan shows looming gaps cumulatively totaling $36.4 billion through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York STate Division of Budget, Tom DiNapoli

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