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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Two Die In Motor Vehicle Crash On Route 430

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two men died Thursday following a car crash on Route 430 in the town of Chautauqua. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said fire and EMS crews were called to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 20. They said a vehicle driven by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alexander Morelli, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Doug Griffith, Fatal Crash, Town of Chautauqua

Local Law Proposed To Require Motorists Move Over 3-Feet For Non-Motorists

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown County Legislator Tom Nelson is proposing a local law that would require motorists move over three feet for non-motorists, including bicyclists and horse-drawn carriages. Nelson, speaking before the Legislature’s Public Safety Committee, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Legislature Public Safety Committee, New York Vehicle and Traffic Law, Tim Hollern, Tom Nelson

Motorists Advised To Be Cautious Of Slow-Moving Farm Machinery On Local Roads

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are reminded to be extra cautious when approaching slow-moving farm machinery and other agricultural equipment on local roads. The Lake Erie Regional Grape Program said collisions involving slow-moving farm machinery and other … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Erie Regional Grape Program

Fall Fireside Lecture Series Schedule Announced

August 21, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Historical Society and Patterson Library have announced the schedule for the second half of their 2026 Fireside Lecture Series. Launched earlier this year, the free Fireside Lecture Series was developed through a partnership … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barker Museum, Chautauqua County Historical Society, Dennis Webster, Fireside Lecture Series, Growers Cooperative Grape Juice Co., Joel Potash, Lucile M. Wright Air Museum, Max Walters, Patterson Library, Steve Cockram

Jamestown Planning Commission Gives Input On Possible Safe Streets For All Projects

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Planning Commission members had the opportunity to look at suggested improvements to make streets safer in Jamestown and offer their own suggestions. The City of Jamestown received grant funding from the United States Department of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, Safe Streets for All Action Plan, Safe Streets For All Planning Grant, United States Department of Transportation

Infinity To Use $100,000 Grant To Expand After School Program

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts has received a $100,000 grant from WNY With Youth For Youth. The youth-led organization chose Infinity because the organization reflects what youth reviewers were looking for: meaningful youth voice, clear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, WNY With Youth For Youth

Endorsements For 23rd Congressional District Race Start To Roll In

August 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Endorsements for the 23rd Congressional District race have started to roll in for both candidates. Republican Incumbent Congressman Nick Langworthy has received the endorsement of the North Atlantic Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 276 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies, New York State United Teachers Union, Nick Langworthy, North Atlantic Council of Carpenters and Carpenters Local 276 Union, United Auto Workers Region 9

U.S. Senators Schumer, Gillibrand Calling On USDA To Purchase Concord Grape Juice

August 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to purchase concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country. Schumer made the request while visiting the Cornell … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933, Brooke Rollins, Chuck Schumer, concord grape, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory, Kirsten Gillibrand, Lake Erie Grape Belt, New York Farm Bureau, Refresco Beverages, town of Portland, U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, U.S. Department of Agriculture

NYS Offers Tips For College Students To Avoid Scams

August 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

As students begin or return to school, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is sharing targeted scam prevention and safety tips that can help them start the new academic year with confidence. New York State is home … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, FAFSA, Federal Trade Commission, National Fire Protection Association, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, New York State Higher Education Services Corporation

Evening In The Garden To Focus On Practical Summer Gardening Solutions

August 19, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Practical summer gardening solutions and plant protection will be the focus of tonight’s Evening In The Garden event at Jamestown Community College. The Chautauqua County Master Gardeners hosts the free event that will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cynthia Carlson, Evening In The Garden, Jamestown Community College, Laura Marsala, Sue Bloom

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