A Jamestown teenager has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. The Jamestown Police Department said officers responded Wednesday, February 18 to a northside residence following a report of multiple neglected dogs, including one believed to be … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
City Of Jamestown Being Featured On ‘Viewpoint With Dennis Quaid’
The City of Jamestown is being featured in an upcoming segment of "Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid." Chautauqua County had previously been featured on the same program in October 2025. Hosted by acclaimed actor, Dennis Quaid, "Viewpoint with Dennis … [Read more...]
Two Area Youth Selected For International Judging Competition In Scotland
Two members of the New York State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Team have been selected to represent New York at an international judging competition during the Scottish Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh, Scotland, in June 2026. These 4-H members, Dayne … [Read more...]
State Budget Proposes Allocating $1.6 Million To Jamestown In Temporary Municipal Aid
The City of Jamestown is being allocated nearly $1.6 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2027 State Budget. Hochul announced the State will allocate an additional $150 million in financial assistance for … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Joins 12 Other States In Suing Trump For Termination of Energy And Infrastructure Projects
New York State Attorney General Letitia James has joined a coalition of 12 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars in Congressionally approved federal funding for energy and infrastructure … [Read more...]
County Receives $1.9 Million To Improve Emergency Communications For First Responders
Chautauqua County has received $1.9 million to improve emergency communications for first responders. The county will use the funds to upgrade equipment, which will allow for the expansion of the National Interoperability Channels. The funding … [Read more...]
Rep. Nick Langworthy Repeatedly Fails To Inform WRFA About News Conferences Being Held In Chautauqua County
Congressman Nick Langworthy has failed, once again, to inform us here at WRFA-LP about a news conference that he is holding in Chautauqua County. The 23rd Congressional District representative has held several press events in Chautauqua County in … [Read more...]
Planning Commission Approves Site Plan For UCAN Women And Children’s Shelter
The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved the site plan for the UCAN Women and Children’s Shelter to be installed in the former Jamestown Business College mansion. The presenter representing Architect Chris Cooke said nothing had changed in … [Read more...]
Blooming Gardens Project Receives $4.2 Million From NYS
A project to create 34-units of affordable and supportive housing in Jamestown has received $4.2 million from New York State. The funding is through the New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s annual Low-Income Housing Tax Credit competitive … [Read more...]
WNY Land Conservancy Working To Raise Funds To Preserve Bear Lake
The Western New York Land Conservancy is working to raise $900,000 to create a preserve at Bear Lake in the town of Stockton. In December, the organization was awarded a $675,000 grant by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … [Read more...]
