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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

New York State Braces For Extreme Cold This Weekend

February 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

All of New York State is bracing for extreme cold this weekend. Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Southern Erie Counties are all under an Extreme Cold Warning starting late tonight and lasting until Sunday morning. Wind gusts up to 30 miles per … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Code Blue, Extreme Cold Warning, Kathy Hochul

Ripley Industrial Park Project, National Comedy Center, Feedmore Receiving $1.65 Million In Federal Funding

February 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

$1.65 million in federal funding is coming the Ripley Industrial Park project, National Comedy Center, and Feedmore Western New York. U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chuck Schumer, Feedmore of Western New York, Kirsten Gillibrand, National Comedy Center, Ripley Interstate Shovel Ready Site

Gateway Lofts Project Expected To Begin Construction Late This Year

February 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gateway Lofts Project is expected to begin construction later this year. The project came before the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for an extension of two variance requests Wednesday. One variance is regarding the number of proposed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Hardware, Gateway Lofts, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, New York State Housing Finance Agency, Southern Tier Environments for Living, Steven Ald

Sen. Borrello Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election

February 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has officially announced he is seeking re-election to represent the 57th District. Borrello said the defining issue in the 2026 legislative session and the years ahead will be the state’s Climate Act and its impact on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 57th State Senate District, Bail Reform, Climate Act, George Borrello, HALT Act, Nourish NY, offshore wind turbines, Solar Energy

Name Released In Fatal Head-On Crash

February 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The name of the woman killed in a head-on crash on Route 60 in the town of Gerry has been released. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said that 66-year old Christine White of Sinclairville died Sunday after her car, which was headed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Carl, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Christine White, Fatal Crash, Karlie Hooper, Town of Gerry

County Launches Program To Help Older Adults Maintain Home Heating Equipment

February 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new program to help older adults maintain their home heating equipment is now available in Chautauqua County The Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services has announced the launch of the 2026 "Warm & Well at Home" initiative, which focuses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, Chautauqua Home Rehabilitation and Improvement Corporation, Dana Corwin, New York State Office for the Aging, NY Connects, Unmet Needs funding, Warm and Well at Home Initiative

Jamestown Police Accepting Applications For 2026 Citizen Police Academy

February 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is accepting applications for the 2026 Citizen Police Academy. The academy is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 4 and will run for approximately 16 consecutive weeks. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Citizen Police Academy, Jamestown Police Department

Rep. Langworthy Introduces Bill To Update Federal Workforce Volunteer Buyout Program

February 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced he has introduced the Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act. The legislation is designed to modernize an outdated federal workforce volunteer buyout program by increasing financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act, Nick Langworthy, Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment

Next Reg Memory Cafe To Feature Artist Leslie Calimeri

February 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The next Reg Memory Cafe will feature artist Leslie Calimeri on Tuesday, February 10. Calimeri will lead participants in creating an acrylic painting inspired by our local landscape. Using acrylic paint and simple techniques, Leslie will provide a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Exhale The Family Caregiver Initiative, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, Leslie Calimeri, Memory Café, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Cassadaga Job Corps To Remain Open After Federal Funding Restored

February 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cassadaga Job Corps will remain open after funding was restored in the recently passed bill by the U.S. Senate. The Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill rejects President Donald Trump’s call to eliminate Job … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cassadaga Job Corp, Chuck Schumer, Donald Trump, U.S. Senate

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