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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Institution Week Three – ‘The Future of Human Rights’

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Week three for Chautauqua Institution will examine “The Future of Human Rights.” Speakers on the 10:45 a.m. Chautauqua Lecture Series platform will examine ethics, morality and human rights both at home and abroad, and what work must be done in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Cornell William Brooks, Keb’ Mo’, Michael-Ray Mathews, Nadia Murad, Noah Feldman, Sheryl Crow, Southern Avenue

Registration Open for Retool WNY Climate Technology Conference

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Registration for the Retool WNY: Climate Technology Manufacturing Conference is now open. The conference will be held October 17 through 19 at the Northwest Arena in downtown Jamestown. It will feature keynote speakers and panelists on a wide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, Retool WNY: Climate Technology Manufacturing Conference

Upgraded Parking Area Reopens at Boutwell Hill State Forest

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the reopening of two parking areas at Boutwell Hill State Forest in Chautauqua County. The parking areas were temporarily closed during construction to improve parking capacity and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Boutwell Hill State Forest, Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail, Chautauqua County Parks Department, Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek Sno-Goers snowmobile trails, Earl Cardot Eastside Overland Trail, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Town of Charlotte

Cassadaga Man Identified as Shooting Victim in Sinclairville

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office has identified the man who died in a shooting in Sinclairville on Tuesday. Sheriff's Officials say 18-year old Joseph Misciagno of Cassadaga was the victim in the shooting incident. The Sheriff’s Office is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County District Attorneys Office, Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Joseph Misciagno

Man Missing After Falling off Fishing Boat into Lake Erie

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A man is still missing after falling off a boat into Lake Erie in Ripley Thursday. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews responded to Barcelona Pier at 8:30 a.m. following a report of someone falling off a fishing charter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barcelona Pier, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua County Water Emergency Team, Lake Erie, New York State assets, United States Coast Guard

Jamestown Man Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Following Child Pornography Charge Conviction

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted on child pornography charges. U.S. Attorney Trini Ross announced that 51-year old James Tracy received child pornography images, solicited a minor to send him images, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Pornography, Eugene Staniszewski, Homeland Security Investigations, James Tracy, Jamestown Police Department, Matthew Scarpino, New York State Police, Richard Arcara, Tim Jackson, Trini Ross, U.S. District Court

Chautauqua County Receives $409,747 for Summer Youth Employment Program

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County has received $409,747 to help provide summer employment for disadvantaged youth. The funding is part of $46 million distributed by the state for its Summer Youth Employment program. The state Office of Temporary and Disability … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Summer Youth Employment program

Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding Abortion Rights Rally July 10

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition is holding a Rally for Reproductive Rights this Sunday, July 10. The rally is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, saying there is not a federal constitutional right to an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: abortion rights, Alyssa Porter, Autumn Echo, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Katie Castro, Rally for Reproductive Rights, Roe v. Wade, Sandra Lewis, Sukanya Burman, U.S. Supreme Court

Local Rotaries Buy Out Jamestown Tarp Skunks Game for July 9

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The three Jamestown and Falconer Rotary Clubs have bought out Diethrick Stadium for the Saturday, July 9 Jamestown Tarp Skunks game. Rotary Club of Jamestown Communications Chair Sue Jones said the clubs bought out the game because they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Falconer Rotary, Jamestown AM Rotary, Jamestown Noon Rotary, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Rotary Club of Jamestown Community Service Fund, Sue Jones

César Franck Organ Series Continues at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

July 8, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting the third in a series of organ concerts featuring the works of composer, César Franck. Organist Ron McEntire will perform tonight at 7:00 p.m. at the church. The performance will feature Franck’s “Fantasie in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: César Franck, Ron McEntire, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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