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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Free Program on History of Chautauqua County’s Lumber Industry in Kennedy

July 7, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A program on Chautauqua County's early lumber industry will take place tonight in Kennedy. The free presentation is sponsored by the Chautauqua County Historical Society and features local historian and author Fletcher Ward. It takes place at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Historical Society, Fletcher Ward, Kennedy

Man Dies in Shooting in Sinclairville

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A man died following a shooting in the village of Sinclairville Tuesday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office reports deputies responded just after 7:30 p.m. to a report of a shooting. A male victim was found on Reed Street and transported … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Shooting Death, Village of Sinclairville

Motorists Have New Way to Pay for Parking in Downtown Jamestown

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists have a new way to pay for parking in downtown Jamestown. Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist said the Passport Parking app is now available on all parking meters, "Once you park in a spot, if you pull up the Passport app on your smartphone … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Parking, Eddie Sundquist, Passport Parking app

Celoron Officials Asking for Public Support for New Playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Celoron officials say public support may be the key to success in the Village's grant application to New York State for a new playground at Lucille Ball Memorial Park. The village held a public input meeting Tuesday night that was attended by a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lucille Ball Memorial Park, Scott Schrencengost, Village of Celoron

NYS Public Service Commission Releases Interactive Broadband Map

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Public Service Commission has released a first-of-its-kind, interactive broadband map to provide the most detailed depiction of broadband infrastructure in New York to date. The map, along with an accompanying report, is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, broadband map, New York State Public Service Commission, Public Service Commission

NY Businesses Regain Access to Low-Cost Workers’ Compensation Coverage

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York businesses have access again to low-cost workers' compensation coverage thanks to new legislation. Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill restoring the ability of thousands of businesses in the state to access workers' compensation coverage … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Insurance Fund, workers compensation

Jamestown Municipal Band Performs ‘Patriotic Salute’ at Bandshell Tonight

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Municipal Band performs their 'Patriotic Salute' at the Goranson Bandshell tonight in Allen Park. Municipal Band Director Rick Lundquist said there will be a special feature on this program, "This one, we're doing a tribute to JFK … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, Allen Park Women’s Club, Goranson Bandshell, Jamestown Municipal Band, John F. Kennedy, Rick Lundquist, Summer Bandshell Concert Series, Tom Nelson

2022 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge Underway in NYS

July 6, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2022 "I BIRD NY" challenge is underway for beginning and experienced birders in New York State. State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced there are two levels of challenges that provide the opportunity … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Basil Seggos, birding, I BIRD NY, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Guns Banned in Many Public Places in NYS After Gov. Hochul Signs Law

July 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Guns will be banned in many public places in New York now that Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that she says gives the state more ammunition in the fight against gun violence. State lawmakers passed the new law last week in an extraordinary … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: George Borrello, Gun Law, Kathy Hochul, New York State Legislature, U.S. Supreme Court

State Legislature Passes Resolution Enshrine Equal Rights in State Constitution

July 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The State Legislature has passed a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York State. The resolution was brought forward by Governor Kathy Hochul as part of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: abortion rights, Equality Amendment, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Constitution, New York State Legislature, Reproductive Health Act, Roe v. Wade, U.S. Supreme Court

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