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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown’s Housing Repair Mini Grant Program Application Period Starts June 19

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Applications for the City of Jamestown's Housing Repair Mini Grant program will be available starting Friday, June 16. Homeowners can apply for the program between June 19 and 30. Director of Development Crystal Surdyk said they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News

City of Jamestown’s Audit Process Is Being Delayed

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's annual audit is being delayed. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said former Comptroller Joe Bellitto has been helping get the revenue information completed for the audit, "We're now finalizing and finishing up the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, City of Jamestown, Drescher and Malecki, Eddie Sundquist, Joe Bellitto

Jamestown Mobile Market’s Begins Season Today

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Market's Mobile Market begins its season today. The Mobile Market brings fresh, local food to five sites around Jamestown on every Wednesday and Thursday through September 28. Jamestown Public Market Food Access Coordinator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abers Acres, Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY, Chautauqua County Office of the Aging, Eat Fresh Do Good CSA, Emily Le Blanc, Hidden Valley Farm, Jamestown Mobile Market, Jamestown Public Market, Lizzie Byler, SNAP Program, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Veggie Rx program

Summer Bandshell Concert Series Begins June 14 in Allen Park

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Summer Bandshell Concert series begins tonight in Allen Park. The Jamestown Public Schools' Middle School bands will perform at the Goranson Bandshell, starting at 6:00 p.m., followed by the Jamestown High School Band at 7:00 p.m. Pearl … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Jamestown Municipal Band, Jamestown Public Schools, Pearl City Jazz, Summer Bandshell Concert Series

United Arts Appeal Grants Awarded

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Six organizations and five artists have been awarded grants from the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County. Organizations receiving Project Pool Grant program funds include: · Ahira Hall Memorial Library: Aspired Arts to Inspire · Ashville … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ahira Hall Memorial Library, Ashley Ordines, Ashville Free Library, Audubon Community Nature Center, Dunkirk Public Library, Falconer Public Library, Kennedy Free Library, Marygrace Anderson, Miles Hilton, Sara Atkins, Thomas Annear, United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County

Jamestown Central Garage Project $389,000 Over Budget

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's Central Garage project is around $389,000 over budget. Former Public Works Director and current Project Manager Jeff Lehman updated Jamestown City Council on the Washington Street facility project on Monday night. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Garage, Eddie Sundquist, Fleet Maintenance Building, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Lehman, NYSERDA

Phase One of Westside Sewer Extension Project Now Complete

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Officials cut the ribbon Monday in Stow on Phase 1 of the Westside Sewer Extension. The $16.9 million project brings sewer and water along Route 394 from Ashville to Stow and services approximately 450 developed properties in the Town of North … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Lake, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation, New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Clean Water State Revolving Fund, O'Brien and Gere, Pierre Chagnon, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Tom Erlandson, Vince Horrigan, Westside Sewer Extension project

Sen. Borrello Passage of ‘Birds and Bees Protection Act’ Will Increase Use of Harmful Pesticides

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is disappointed with passage of "The Birds and Bees Protection Act." The Act is in response to a 2020 report from Cornell University finding that using neonics poses a threat to the state's bees while providing few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell University, Environmental Protection Agency, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Farm Bureau, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, The Birds and Bees Protection Act

Lakewood Village Hall Recommended for State & National Registers of Historic Places

June 13, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended that the Lakewood Village Hall be added to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The State and National Register listing can assist owners in revitalizing properties, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthony C. Caprino Municipal Building, Lakewood History Museum, Lakewood Police Department, Lakewood Village Hall, New York State Board for Historic Preservation, State and National Registers of Historic Places

Rolison Pleads Guilty to Two Fatal Crashes, Bench Memorial Dedication Held for Lexy Hughan

June 12, 2023 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

The Jamestown man charged in two fatal crashes has pleaded guilty in Chautauqua County Court. District Attorney Jason Schmidt announced that 60-year old Randall Rolison pled guilty to Second Degree Manslaughter for the vehicular fatality that took … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dow Park, Jamestown Pride Festival, Jason Schmidt, Lexy Hughan, Linda Kraemer, Melissa Paterniti, Missy Paterniti, Randall Rolison, Sara Rafaloski

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