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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

City of Jamestown Financial Audit of 2021 Positive

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown's financial audit for 2021 was positive. Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. He said the city's revenues for 2021 were $37.4 million with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, Carl Widmer, Drescher & Malecki, Government Finance Officers Association, Jamestown City Council

Housing Committee Hears Update on 19A Homeownership Program Proposal

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council Housing Committee received an update on properties that would be purchased and rehabilitated by the city under the 19A Homeownership Program if Council approves the $750,000 request of American Rescue Plan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 19A Homeownership Program, American Rescue Plan, Ben Haskins, Chautauqua County Land Bank, City Council Housing Committee, Crystal Surdyk, Gina Paradis, Jamestown City Council, public nuisance ordinance, Real Estate Investor's Association, Rental Inspection Ordinance, Vacant Property Registration ordinance

NYS Voters Have Until August 11 to Change Party Enrollment Ahead of August 23 Primary

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York voters have until August 11 to change their party enrollment ahead of the primary set for August 23. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said a recent ruling in State Supreme Court ordered that all changes of enrollment received … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: August 2022 Primary, Brian Abram, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, State Supreme Court

Fall Class Registration is Underway for Jamestown Community College

August 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Registration is underway for Jamestown Community College’s fall classes. The fall session begin August 22, with the application to apply closing August 15. All JCC campus locations offer in-person student services from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

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