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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

$10.6 Million in Bridge, Culvert Repair Funds Coming to Chautauqua County

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County and some local municipalities have been awarded $10.6 million to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts in the county. The funding is being provided by New York State's BRIDGE NY initiative. The State's BRIDGE NY … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State BRIDGE NY

Motorists Reminded to Be Cautious With Slow-Moving Vehicle Traffic This Summer

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County is reminding motorists to be cautious with slow-moving vehicle traffic this summer. CCE said it’s the peak time of year for slow-moving vehicle traffic. This can include tractors hauling key … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, slow-moving vehicle

Jamestown Police, Dept. of Development Hold Community Meeting Tonight at Allen Park

July 6, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The first of four community meetings by the Jamestown Police Department and the Jamestown Department of Development will be held tonight. The meeting will be held at Allen Park at 6:00 p.m. Residents are invited to attend to share the concerns … [Read more...]

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

CCIDA Provides 10 Times as Much In Tax Breaks For Net Jobs Created in 2021

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency provided ten times as much in tax breaks for each net job created in 2021, compared to the state average. That's according to data provided by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in his annual IDA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Mark Geise, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Thomas DiNapoli

Four Chautauqua County School Districts Awarded Security, Technology Funds

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Four Chautauqua County school districts have been awarded funding through the Smart Schools Investment Plans. The approved plans are part of the $2 billion Smart Schools Bond Act. Local districts that will receive funding include: Bemus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Central School District, Cassadaga Valley Central Schools, Sherman Central School, Silver Creek Central School, Smart Schools Bond Act, Smart Schools Investment Plans

JCC’s Total Fitness Has Reopened

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Total Fitness has reopened to the public and is accepting new members. The facility reopened on July 1. Among the new features that will debut is an app for signing up for Total Fitness while also providing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Total Fitness complex

Municipal Band Concert to Feature Patriotic Music

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band will perform their annual Patriotic Salute at the Allen Park Bandshell tonight. The free concert will take place at 7:00 p.m. and feature patriotic music to honor and celebrate America. The Allen Park Women's Club … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band

County Bridge in Villenova To Be Closed for Replacement Starting July 6

July 5, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities has issued a road closure alert that starts Thursday, July 6. Construction crews will begin replacement of County Bridge 897 on Balcom Cross Road, County Route 87, in the Town of Villenova on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Town of Villenova

Question of Liability Remains for Former Crawford Furniture Building Property

July 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The question still remains on who is responsible for the former Crawford Furniture Building property that burned down in a fire in November 2022 in Jamestown. City of Jamestown Corporation Counsel Elliot Raimondo and Allen Street Development LLC … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 1061 Allen Street, Allen Street Development LLC, Crawford Furniture Building, Crystal Surdyk, Daryl Brautigam, Elliot Raimondo, George Panebianco, Housing Court, New York State Department of State, Richard Rusiniak

Six Nations Flag Raised On Tracy Plaza for First Time

July 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Six Nations flag was raised on Tracy Plaza for the first time in downtown Jamestown Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Community College Artist in Residence Kaycee Colburn organized the event with the City of Jamestown that began with a land … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cayuga Nation, City of Jamestown, Eddie Sundquist, Haudenosaunee, Hiawatha, Jamestown Community College, Kaycee Colburn, Mohawk Nation, Oneida Nation, Onondaga Nation, Seneca Nation, Six Nations Flag Raising ceremony, Tina Abrams, White Pine Singers and Dancers

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