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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Second Show Added for Jeff Foxworthy at Lucille Ball Comedy Fest

July 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lucille Ball Comedy Fest has added a second show to see comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Foxworthy will perform his second show at 9:30 p.m., Friday, August 5 at the Northwest Arena, directly following his sold-out 7:00 p.m. show. National Comedy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jeff Foxworthy, Journey Gunderson, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center

NY’s Mobile Sports Wagering Revenues Outpacing Budget Projections

July 12, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State's mobile sports wagering program revenues is outpacing other states as well as state budget projections. According to New York State data, the state has generated more than $302 million in tax revenue from mobile sports wagering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: mobile sports wagering

Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Mourning Death of Captain David Bentley

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office is mourning one of its own after Captain David Bentley died in a lake accident in Ellery this weekend. The Sheriff's Office reports the 62-year old fell into Chautauqua Lake Saturday afternoon while … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Chautauqua Lake, David Bentley, Southern Tier Regional Drug Task Force

Judge Rules NYS Dept. of Health Exceeded Authority by Using Rulemaking Process for Isolation, Quarantine Procedures

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A judge has ruled the New York State Department of Health exceeded its authority by using rulemaking process for isolation and quarantine procedures. The lawsuit against the State Department of Health had been brought by State Senator George … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cattaraugus County Supreme Court, George Borrello, New York State Department of Health, Ronald Ploetz

DMV Warns Against Text Message Phishing Scam

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning New Yorkers about a text message phishing scam. The text message falsely claims New York State is offering $1,500 rebates as a result of high fuel prices. This latest phishing scam is a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, text message phishing scam

NY State of Politics: Republicans, Conservatives Considering Legal Challenges to NYS’ New Gun Laws

July 11, 2022 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The New York State of Politics reports several different parties, including Republican candidates for the 23rd Congressional District, are looking into pursuing legal challenges against New York's new gun laws. Carl Paladino announced on Thursday … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, August 2022 Primary, Carl Paladino, Concealed Carry Improvement Act, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, New York State Rifle and Pistol Association, Nick Langworthy, Paul Cambria, Tom King, U.S. Supreme Court

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

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