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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Chautauqua Master Gardeners Presenting Webinar On Garden With Deer Resistant Plants

March 6, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Chautauqua Master Gardener program is holding a webinar on gardening with deer resistant plants. The Education Committee is hosting the free event online from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Temple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Master Gardeners, Cornell Cooperative Extension, deer, Eliza Hensel, Kathleen Salisbury

County Legislature Increases Income Limit For Senior Citizen Property Tax Exemption

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Legislature has increased the income level for those who may qualify for the Senior Real Property Tax Exemption. Legislators unanimously passed an amended resolution that raised the current income for the exemption from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Pavlock, Jamestown City Council, Senior Citizen Real Property Tax Exemption, senior citizen tax rebate program, Senior Real Property Tax Exemption

Governor Hochul, State Attorney General James Urging Residents To Report Price Gouging In Wake Of Conflict In Iran

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James are urging residents to remain vigilant against price gouging in the wake of heightened geopolitical tensions and conflict in West Asia, particularly in Iran, that could threaten supply chains … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Iran, Kathy Hochul, Letitia James, Walter Mosley, West Asia

New Chautauqua Lake Manager To Be Introduced At Chautauqua Lake Symposium

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A new Chautauqua Lake Manager will be introduced at the 2026 Chautauqua Lake Symposium on Saturday, March 21. The forum will bring together scientists, lake managers, policymakers, and stakeholders to share knowledge, align efforts, and continue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: AJ Reyes, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Symposium, GEI Consultants, Jefferson Project, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, PJ Wendel, Rob Richardson

Audubon Pie Auction Fundraiser Bidding Starts Friday

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Bidding for the Audubon Community Nature Center’s annual Pie Auction Fundraiser will start this Friday. The fundraiser coincides with Pi Day, which takes place on March 14. Online bidding starts at 12:15 a.m. tomorrow … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

Nominations Sought For JCC Alumni Awards

March 5, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Nominations are being sought for the 2026 Jamestown Community College alumni awards. Since 1980, the Alumni Association has presented accomplished alumni with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, the association’s highest honor. The award is given to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College Alumni Association, Jamestown Community College alumni awards, JCC Foundation

City Shares How People Can Report Housing Complaints

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Department of Development is sharing how people can report housing concerns now that Spring is arriving. Deputy Director of Housing Policy and Development Kasie Foulk gave a presentation to Jamestown City Council members on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Elizabeth Torres, GovAlert app, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kasie Foulk

Jamestown Woman Arrested In Attempted Kidnapping

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman has been arrested for allegedly trying to kidnap a child. Ellicott Police say this past Saturday, February 28, 33-year old Angelea Luszcak allegedly approached an 8-year old girl, grabbed her coat, and was attempting to drag her … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Angelea Luszcak, Chautauqua County Jail, Ellicott Police Department

Maple Weekends To Be Held March 21-22, March 28-29 In NYS

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York residents are encouraged to support local maple producers during Maple Month and Maple Weekends being held during the month of March. This year’s Maple Weekends will take place March 21 through 22 and March 28 through 29. New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Durow Farms Maple, Fairbanks Maple, Johnson Estate Winery, Maple Month, Maple Syrup, Maple weekends, Scott’s Farm and Greenhouse

JCC Holds CareerFest Today

March 4, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host CareerFest 2026 today The event will take place noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Jamestown Campus Hamilton Collegiate Center Student Union. The event is open to the public. CareerFest 2026 is designed to help … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

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