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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Bemus Point Boat Days Set for This Weekend

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Bemus Point Boat Days will take place this weekend in the village. A Boat Parade will take place at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August 14. Boat entry is free and will have a pirate theme. Bemus Point stores and restaurants also will have activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Bemus Point Boat Days

Jamestown BPU Water Pump Test in Celoron Could Cause Discolored Water

August 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities advises residents about possible discolored water following a water pump test in Celoron today. The annual Celoron Warehouse Fire System Testing at 101 Jackson Avenue will begin at 8:00 a.m. Water may … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Celoron, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Several Dozen Attend Info Meeting on Creating a Chautauqua Lake District

August 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Several dozen people attended in person and virtually an informational meeting on creating a Chautauqua Lake District Wednesday night. The meeting was the second information session held by the Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton & Loguidice, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency, Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management Plan, Jayme Berschard, Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, Mark Geise

Senator Borrello Shares Link for Tax Rebate Check Eligibility

August 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello is sharing how New York property owners can find out if they're eligible for a tax rebate check. The state started sending out tax rebate checks in June with the deadline for property owners to receive them of October … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Enhanced STAR, George Borrello, STAR, tax rebate

National Comedy Center Presenting ‘Carson Tonight’ at Reg on Saturday

August 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center is presenting "Carson Tonight" at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday, August 13. Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson said the stage show is a celebration of the Johnny Carson exhibit that's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carson Entertainment Group, Cathy Ladman, Don Reed, Jay Johnson, Jeff Sotzing, Joan Embrey, Johnny Carson, Jon Wee, Journey Gunderson, Lance Burton, National Comedy Center, Owen Morse, Pat Hazell, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Teresa Ganzel, The Tonight Show

The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission Has Approved New Ward Boundary Maps for the City

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Reapportionment Commission has unanimously approved new ward lines for election districts in the City. City Council President and Reapportionment Commission member Tony Dolce said the commission chose to go with the plan with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Reapportionment, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Reapportionment Commission, Tony Dolce

City Council Considers Adding More Funds to Popular Roof & Sewer Line Repair-Replacement Program

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will consider adding an additional $2 million to a roof and sewer line replacement fund after demand well outpaced what was available. The Roof, Private Sewer Lateral, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brent Sheldon, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, GIVE Program, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Marie Carrubba, Private Water Line Repair/Replacement program, Scott Forster, Senior Citizen Home Improvement Incentive Program, State Division of Criminal Justices Services

Public Information Meeting on Creating a Chautauqua Lake Tax District Tonight

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The County Planning Department is holding a public information meeting tonight on creating a Chautauqua Lake District. The meeting on the "Study of Funding Mechanisms for Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation, Phase I" will take place at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barton & Loguidice, Chautauqua County Planning Department, Chautauqua Lake District, Chautauqua Lake Protection and Rehabilitation Agency

Smoking Now Prohibited in Most State-Owned Park Facilities

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation prohibiting smoking in many state-owned park facilities. All state-owned beaches, boardwalks, marinas, playgrounds, recreation centers, and group camps are included in the ban. Smoking in these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, Smoking Ban, State Parks

Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival Kicks Off August 10

August 10, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival returns to Downtown Jamestown August 10 through 13. The festival features concerts of varying musical genres at venues throughout downtown including free, all ages shows at the Winter Garden Plaza. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Emily Strong, LITZ, Mikaela Davis, Miller & The Other Sinners, Mungion, Porcelain Busdrivers, Smackdab, Solar Circuit, St Vith, The Assembly, Thee Audience, Whirlybird Music and Arts Festival, Workingman’s Dead

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