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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Catholic Charities Warning About Immigration Legal Service Scams

December 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is warning about immigration legal service scams that use the agency’s name to victimize vulnerable immigrants. These illegal scams are being conducted both here locally and across the country, using both Catholic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Catholic Charities, Catholic Charities USA, Scam

County Sheriff’s Office Reminds Snowmobilers That Trails Are Closed Until Jan. 2

December 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Navigation Division is reminding all snowmobile operators that trails cannot officially open until January 2, 2026. With anticipation of the trails opening, the Sheriff’s Office is reminding riders to ensure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, New York State Snowmobile Association, Snowmobile

New Yorkers Encouraged To Get Outside For Free First Day Hikes

December 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to start their year off by participating in a First Day Hike for free. New Yorkers will have an opportunity to “Get Offline, and Get Outside” this holiday season, by celebrating the New Year at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: First Day Hikes, Get Offline and Get Outside Campaign, Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Jamestown Man Arrested In Stabbing Incident At Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s

December 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has been arrested after a stabbing incident at the Brooklyn Square Tim Horton’s Saturday afternoon. Jamestown Police said that officers were called to the South Main Street restaurant just after 12:30 p.m. for a report of a fight. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooklyn Square, Ethan Haskins, James Morris, Jamestown Police, Niky Sal, Paul Oyer, Stabbing, Tim Horton's

Pine Valley Central School Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse

December 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Pine Valley Central School District teacher has been charged with sexual abuse. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office said they received a complaint on December 3 from the school district about a teacher employed at their school The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Jail, Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Cherry Creek Town Court, Pine Valley Central School, Robert Slisz

City Council To Review Request To Allocate $200,000 To Blooming Gardens Project

December 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will review a resolution to allocate $200,000 to Blooming Gardens project. The resolution allocates $200,000 in HOME Redevelopment funds to the housing project. The funds would assist CODE Inc. and Southern Tier Environments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: audit, Blooming Gardens Project, Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Health Department, CODE Inc., Drescher and Malecki, HOME Program, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Southern Tier Environments for Living, STEL

St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Distributes Nearly $18,000 To Local Organizations

December 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Thrift Shop Board is distributing nearly $18,000 in grants to local organizations as part of its Winter 2025 community allocations. The funding goes to organizations that address food insecurity, shelter and the needs of children and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Blind Association, Hope Haven Shelter, Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Public Schools, Meals on Wheels, Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, Salvation Army, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, St. Susan Center, UCAN City Mission

HEAP’s Heating Equipment and Replacement Benefit Reopened For Older Homeowners

December 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) has reopened the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement (HERR) benefit for qualifying older homeowners. The reopening follows OTDA's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Social Services, HEAP, HEAP Heating Equipment Repair and Replacement benefit, Home Energy Assistance Program, New York Connects, New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Jamestown Public Schools Cancels Afterschool, Evening Activities

December 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Due to inclement weather, Jamestown Public Schools is canceling all afterschool and evening activities for Thursday, December 11, 2025. All after-school programs will be prepared to receive children, but will contact parents to encourage early … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Closings, Jamestown Public Schools

Lake Effect Snow To Cause Travel Difficulties For AM, PM Commutes

December 11, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists should give themselves time to get to their destination this morning due to snow covered roads. The National Weather Service in Buffalo upgraded a Winter Weather Advisory to a Lake Effect Snow Warning, which will be in effect until 4:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Lake Effect Snow Warning, National Weather Service in Buffalo

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