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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

HEAP Accepting Applications Starting Nov. 2

October 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York's Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open on November 2. The program provides financial assistance to help residents pay their heating bills amid rising utility and heating fuel costs. In response to rising fuel costs, state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Home Energy Assistance Program, New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Everwild To Receive $126,950 From State DEC

October 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Everwild Land Trust has received state funding toward protecting significant open spaces. The funding of $126,950 is part of $25.17 million through the State Department of Environmental Conservation to provide critical resources to municipalities, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Everwild Land Trust, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua Receive Training Funding

October 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua Center and UPMC Chautauqua are receiving training funding from New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the recipients of $32.5 million in annual competitive grants under the Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Health Resources and Services Administration, Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Health Care Facilities program, James McDonald, Kathy Hochul, The Chautauqua Center, UPMC Chautauqua

JCC Hosting Trunk Or Treat Oct. 29

October 26, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host a Trunk or Treat event for children and families at its Jamestown campus this Thursday. The event will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, in the Hamilton Collegiate Center parking lot off … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Receives $1 Million Brownfield Grant For Chadakoin River Corridor

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is receiving a $1 million Brownfield grant to remediate the Chadakoin River corridor. Local and federal officials gathered on Harrison Street Thursday morning about the announcement of funding through the Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brownfield, Chadakoin River, City of Jamestown, Crawford Furniture, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Brownfields Program, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Kim Ecklund, Michael Martucci

Early Voting Begins October 24 In NYS

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Early voting begins this Saturday, October 24 in New York State. All voters in Chautauqua County will be eligible to participate in Early Voting at any one of the early voting poll sites from October 24 to November 1. Early Voting Sites this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Early Voting

New York State Has Issued Guidance To Inform Voters Of Their Rights

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State has issued guidance to inform voters of their rights and help them vote safely in the November 3 general election. State Attorney General Letitia James reminded voters that state and federal laws protect their right to cast a ballot … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 elections, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, vote, voter intimidation

5th Annual Riverwalk Trick Or Treat Trail This Saturday

October 23, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 5th Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat Trail is this Saturday. The free, family-friendly event will take place along the Chadakoin River, with the Trick or Treat Trail running from the Washington Street Bridge to Panzarella Park, between the two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

New State Law Increases Personal Income Tax Credits For Volunteer Firefighters, Ambulance Workers

October 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Personal income tax credits have been quadrupled under new state legislation for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. The bill, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, increases the annual personal income tax credit from $200 to $800 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Firefighters Association of the State of New York, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, volunteer fire fighters, Volunteer Fire Infrastructure and Response Equipment Grant Program, Volunteer Firefighter and Ambulance Worker Income Tax Credit

Jamestown Planning Commission Gets Status Update On Riverwalk, Main Street Viaduct Projects

October 22, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission learned about the status of several projects near the Jamestown Riverwalk at their monthly meeting. City Principal Planner Jason Kulaszewski said request-for-proposals have been received from three companies for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, North Main Street viaduct, Occupancy Tax Grant Program, Panzarella Park, Washington Street Bridge

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