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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Johnny Carson Exhibit Opens at National Comedy Center

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center and special guests celebrated the opening of an exhibit on Johnny Carson this weekend. Carson Entertainment Group President and nephew of Johnny Carson, Jeff Sotzing, said the new exhibit, Johnny Carson - The Immersive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carson Entertainment Group, Jeff Sotzing, Johnny Carson, National Comedy Center, The Tonight Show

2022 National Walleye Tour Championship Set to Take Place in Dunkirk August 24-25

August 15, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2022 National Walleye Tour Championship is set to take place August 24 through 25 in Dunkirk. The top 40 pros and top 40 co-anglers will compete in the event on Lake Erie. It's considered the sport’s most lucrative event, awarding three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Dunkirk, Lake Erie, National Walleye Tour Championship, Ryan Hall

Governor Hochul Spoke at Chautauqua Institution Sunday, Condemning Attack on Salman Rushdie

August 14, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

"So wisdom will always prevail over this. I'll also say that tolerance will always prevail over hate. Courage will always prevail over fear. And the pen will always prevail over the knife." Governor Kathy Hochul spoke those words at Chautauqua … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Institution, David Foley, Hadi Matar, Henry Reese, Jason Schmidt, Kathy Hochul, Kevin Bruen, Michael Hill, New York State Police, PJ Wendel, Salman Rushdie

New Jersey Man Arrested in Attack on Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A New Jersey man has been arrested in the attack on author Salman Rushdie at Chautauqua Institution. New York State Police say 24-year old Hadi Matar of Fairview, New Jersey was arrested after they say he ran onto the Amphitheater Stage and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, George Borrello, Hadi Matar, Henry Reese, Jason Schmidt, Kathy Hochul, Michael Hill, New York State Police, PJ Wendel, Salman Rushdie

Author Salman Rushdie Attacked at Chautauqua Institution

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at Chautauqua Institution. Police say a man ran up onto the Amphitheatre Stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra, George Borrello, Henry Reese, Kathy Hochul, New York State Police, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Salman Rushdie

Two Injured in Plane Crash in Harmony

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Ohio men were injured after their plane crashed in the town of Harmony late Thursday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office says they received a report of a plane down on Baker Street Extension just after 11:00 p.m.. The pilot, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Daniel Rossi, Federal Aviation Administration, Lawrence Zupon, Plane Crash, Town of Harmony

Early Voting for Special Election, Primary for 23rd Congressional District Begins August 13

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Early voting for the special election for the 23rd Congressional District and the Republican Primary for the 23rd District begins Saturday. Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram said everyone who is a registered voter in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, August 2022 Primary, Brian Abram, Carl Paladino, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Early Voting, Joe Sempolinski, Max Della Pia, Nick Langworthy, special election, Tom Reed

Jamestown Airport Receives Over $1.3 Million in Federal Funding

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown is receiving over $1.3 million in Federal funding. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Airport Improvement Program, Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown, Chuck Schumer, Federal Aviation Administration, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Kirsten Gillibrand

23rd Annual ‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Raises Over $26,000

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities announced the 23rd Annual "Cents For St. Susan's" campaign has raised $26,693. BPU Communications Coordinator Becky Robbins said around 50 canisters were put out at local businesses as part of the donation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Cherie Rowland, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Rebecca Robbins, St. Susan Center

Jamestown Cruise-In Takes Place Tonight in Downtown Jamestown

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 29th Annual Jamestown Cruise-In returns to downtown Jamestown tonight. The event from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. will feature hot rods, classic cars, and elegant autos of all makes and vintages lining the streets of downtown. The Cruise-In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Cruise-In

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