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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown City Council To Vote On 2026 Budget

November 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members will have to decide whether to bolster the city’s rainy day fund or lower the proposed tax rate when they vote on the 2026 City Budget tonight. Council President Tony Dolce said there was a lot of discussion at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Government Finance Officers Association, Highmark, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund, Sales Tax, Tony Dolce

JURA Approves Property Sale That Will Result In New Housing

November 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency has approved the sale of property on North Main Street to be used for housing development. JURA members approved a resolution selling 810 North Main Street to Monroe & More LLC for $2,923.81. Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, Crystal Surdyk, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Monroe and More LLC, Ramsay Agriculture

Show By Performance Artist Michael Israel Will Raising Funds For Families Fighting Cancer

November 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“Colors of Courage” will bring world-renowned performance artist Michael Israel to the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel on December 4 for a live show to benefit families fighting cancer. Known for his high-energy performances that blend music, movement, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Italian American Charity Golf Association, Kallie's Krusade, Michael Israel, Michelle Turner

Buffalo Man Sentenced To Life For Murder Of Two Women Whose Bodies Were Found In Chautauqua County

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Buffalo man found guilty of killing two women whose bodies were found in Chautauqua County has been sentenced to life in prison. Erie County District Attorney Michael Keane announced that 62-year old Richard Fox was sentenced Thursday morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassandra Watson, Chautauqua Rails to Trails, Erie County District Attorney, Homicide, Marquita Mull, Michael Keane, Portland, Richard Fox, Suzanne Maxwell Barnes

Chautauqua County Awards $135,349 In Bed Tax Funds To 14 Projects

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has awarded $135,349 in 2026 Occupancy Tax Tourism Development Grants to 14 projects across Chautauqua County. The funding will go toward Tourism Product Development, supporting innovative projects that elevate visitor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bed tax, Bemus Point Business Association, Chautauqua County Airport, Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy, Findley Lake Forward, Fredonia, Jamestown Skating Club, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Lake Erie Wine Country, Occupancy Tax, Occupancy Tax Grant Program, Occupancy Tax Tourism Development Grants, Peek'n Peak, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Rivet and Roost, Sukanya Burman Dance, SUNY Fredonia, Western New York Land Conservancy

Rep. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act Passes Out Of Subcommittee

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced that his Energy Choice Act has officially passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee. Langworthy considers this a major victory for New Yorkers and a critical step toward blocking Governor Kathy Hochul’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Act, Energy Choice Act, Jim Justice, Kathy Hochul, natural gas ban, Nick Langworthy

JCC Holding ‘Inside Track To Engineering And Trades’ Program

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College is inviting prospective students, families, and community members to explore hands-on careers in engineering and the skilled trades during the first installment of its Spotlight Series, “Inside Track to Engineering & … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Harkness, Jamestown Community College, Manufacturing Technology Institute, Sean Nowling, Tim Piazza, Xavier Smith

Sen. Borrello Ranked One Of Most Effective Republicans In State Senate

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has been ranked one of the most effective Republican legislators in the New York State Senate. This is according to the latest Legislative Effectiveness Scores released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Center for Effective Lawmaking, George Borrello, New York State Senate

Former Coach, Teacher, JPS Board Member Joe DiMaio Is Being Remembered

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former teacher, football coach, and Jamestown School Board member Joe DiMaio is being remembered after he died Monday, November 17. DiMaio was 78 years old. A 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School, DiMaio served as a health teacher in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Everett R. Dyer Award, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe DiMaio, New York State School Board Association, Paul Abbott, Western New York Educational Service Council

Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The redevelopment of the former Welch’s Building in the village of Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors on November 18 approved amendments to the project description originally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2 Portage LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Empire State Development, NY Forward program, Restore New York, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building, Welch’s Grape Juice Company

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