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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Today Is Primary Day

June 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There are two Democratic Primaries and one Republican Primary in Chautauqua County today for Primary Day. Polls are open until 9:00 p.m. tonight. The statewide Democratic primary is for the State Comptroller’s office. Incumbent New York State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 June Primary, 23rd Congressional District, Aaron Gies, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Drew Warshaw, Jennifer Schmitt, Kayley Dill, Kevin Stocker, New York State Comptroller’s Office, Nick Langworthy, Raj Goyle, Sandy Volpe Jr., Tom DiNapoli, Town of Kiantone

NYS Freshwater Wetland Regulations Changes Webinar Today

June 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A virtual seminar on changes to New York State’s Freshwater Wetland Regulations will be held this morning. The State Department of Environmental Conservation virtual information webinar will be held at 11:00 a.m. to “...promote public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Albany State Supreme Court, Amanda Lefton, freshwater wetlands regulations, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Prendergast Library’s Annual Block Part Also Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

June 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library will kick off its Summer Reading program at its annual Community Block Party this Saturday. The Block Party is an annual fundraiser to support the library’s ongoing efforts to raise funds in support of the library’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Prendergast Library Block Party, Summer Reading Program

JHS Alumnus Stephen Carlson To Deliver Commencement Address

June 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown High School alumnus Stephen Carlson will deliver the keynote address at Commencement on Thursday, June 25, at the Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater. A former New York State champion, Ivy League standout, and National Football League … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allyson Smith, Chautauqua Institution, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Jamestown High School, John Carlson, National Football League, Stephen Carlson, Susan DePetro Carlson

Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers

June 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series committee is seeking sponsors and volunteers for this August’s 13-Year-Old World Series. The committee said the last two days of the series still need buyout sponsors, which could be multiple sponsors and/or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series, Kim Ecklund, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park

Jamestown YMCA To Provide Free Meals For Kids This Summer

June 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area YMCA will provide free meals for kids this summer starting Monday, June 29. The summer feeding program will take place at multiple locations throughout Jamestown and surrounding communities from June 29 through August 31. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area YMCA, Summer Feeding Program

City Of Jamestown Looks To Create New Business Loan Program

June 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution requesting to apply for funding to create a new business loan program. The City wants to apply for $1.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Appalachian Regional Commission, City Comprehensive Plan, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, New York State Environmental Quality Review, Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization Initiative, Pearl City 2045, Powerhaus Fitness Center, Powerhaus Fitness Center LLC

Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers To Receive STAR Funding

June 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nearly three million New Yorkers will receive over $2 billion in tax relief this summer and fall through New York's School Tax Relief (STAR) program. STAR provides property tax relief to eligible homeowners and seniors statewide. While some STAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Tax Department, School Tax Relief program, STAR Program

NYS Implements Import Requirements For All Domestic Animals Following New World Screwworm Detections In Texas, New Mexico

June 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has implemented new import requirements for all domestic animals coming into the state following detections of New World Screwworm in Texas and New Mexico The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is restricting the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, New World Screwworm, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Health, Richard Ball, United States Department of Agriculture

10,000 Maniacs Celebrating 45th Anniversary With Three-Day Arts Festival in September

June 18, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 10,000 Maniacs will celebrate their 45th Anniversary this September with a three day arts festival that culminates with a benefit concert. The band, who first performed on Labor Day weekend 1981, will play the concert on Saturday, September 5, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 10, 10000 Maniacs, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dead Letter Office, Jamestown Community College, Labor Day, Madness Most Discreet, R.E.M, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Reg Lenna Media Arts Studio, Robert Buck Memorial Scholarship Fund, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, Sukanya Burman Dance, The Aaron Perez Fund, The B&B Fund, UBS Financial Services, Weeks Gallery, Winter Garden Plaza

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