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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Whirlybird Fest Returns to Downtown Jamestown July 20-22

July 20, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Whirlybird Festival returns to downtown Jamestown July 20 through 22. The festival will feature over 20 bands and artists, live painting, and comedy. Free performances will take place at the Winter Garden Plaza on North Main Street each day, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival

New City Ordinance Would Allow Housing Code Violations to Be Ticketed Directly

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new ordinance that would allow Code Enforcement Officers to directly fine homeowners for quality of life code violations could alleviate some housing issues. Jamestown Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented the latest draft of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Code, Code Enforcement Officers, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Marie Carrubba

JCC’s Proposed $30.3 Million Multi-Sport Athletic Complex To Come Before County Planning Board

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A proposed $30.3 million multi-sport athletic complex project at Jamestown Community College will be going before the County Planning Board. The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees unanimously approved sending the proposed project before … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Daniel DeMarte, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees, JCC multi-sport athletic complex project, New York State Budget, New York State Legislature, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, State University of New York Capital program, SUNY Board of Trustees

State Authorities Budget Office Recommends Changes For CCIDA

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is making changes to its operations following a report by the State Authorities Budget Office. The report on the CCIDA, released on Monday, also includes a limited evaluation of the operations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Capital Resource Corporation, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua Region Economic Development Corporation, Gary Henry, Rich Dixon, State Authorities Budget Office

County Health Department Open House Event Today

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department is holding an open house this afternoon in Mayville. The open house takes place from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Gerace Office Building parking lot on 3 North Erie Street. Health Department staff will be on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department

Jamestown Municipal Band To Perform ‘Music For Children of All Ages’ At Bandshell

July 19, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform music for children of all ages in Allen Park tonight. The free concert at 7:00 p.m. will take place at the Goranson Bandshell. People attending are encouraged to come dressed up as your favorite movie, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

Council Member Accuses UPMC Chautauqua-ALSTAR For Violating Ambulance Service Contract With City

July 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Council Member at Large Jeff Russell is accusing UPMC Chautauqua and Alstar of being in violation of its contract with the City of Jamestown for ambulance service. Russell, speaking at Council's work session Monday, said the contract signed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alstar Ambulance Services, Jamestown Fire Department, Jeff Russell, Matt Coon, UPMC Chautauqua

Man Operating Riding Mower Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck

July 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A man operating a riding mower died after being hit by a pick-up truck in the town of Portland Monday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said they were called to a motor vehicle accident just after noon on Barnes Road near Prospect Station … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Fatal Crash, Portland

Boil Water, Water Conservation Orders Issued in Brocton, Portland

July 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department has issued a boil water order and water conservation order for all water customers in the Village of Brocton and all Town of Portland customers that are South of Interstate 90. Customers are being told to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boil Water Order, Chautauqua County Health Department, Portland, Village of Brocton, water conservation order

Chautauqua County Fair Starts Today in Dunkirk

July 18, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The annual Chautauqua County Fair begins today at the County Fairgrounds in Dunkirk. The fair runs until Sunday, July 23 and will feature midway rides by Power & Thomas, grandstand events every night, animal exhibits; fair food, and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 4-H Youth Program, Chautauqua County 4-H Meat Animal Sale, Chautauqua County Fair, Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Emily Reynolds

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