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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Officials Gather In Recognition Of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Local health officials gathered at Jamestown City Hall Monday in recognition of National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The week is being observed October 19 through 25, 2025. Dr. Paul Robbins spoke at the event, saying, “There is no safe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Lacey Wilson, Lead, Lead Poisoning, National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Paul Robbins, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Jamestown Area Community Orchestra Fall Concert Set For Oct. 26

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Area Community Orchestra will present their Fall Concert on Sunday, October 26. The concert will take place at 4:00 p.m. at First Covenant Church in downtown Jamestown. Conducted by John Cross, the orchestra's selections include … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Area Community Orchestra, John Cross

County Health Dept., Town Of Gerry, City Of Jamestown Holding Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics

October 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department, in partnership with the Town of Gerry and City of Jamestown, will host two free rabies vaccination clinics to help protect dogs, cats, and ferrets in the community. Clinics will take place on the following … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, City of Jamestown, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic, Town of Gerry

State, Local Officials Cut Ribbon On BPU Community Fiber Project

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State and local officials gathered at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Monday to cut the ribbon on the utility’s Community Fiber Project. The names of the first two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to utilize the BPU’s fiber network were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Community Fiber, Fiberspark, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, SumoFiber

90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Donald Trump, Government Shutdown, Kathy Hochul, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Around 500 Attend ‘No Kings’ Rally In Jamestown

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Around 500 people attended the “No Kings” Rally in Jamestown that was part of more than 2,700 rallies held across the United States on October 18. Saturday’s rally was organized by the Jamestown Justice Coalition and held in Dow Park. Speakers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Gies, Donald Trump, Greg Carr, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Justin Hubbard, Mike Johnson, Nick Langworthy, No Kings Rally, St. Bonaventure University, Sydney Smith

YWCA Jamestown Is Receiving $100,000 For EmpowerU Leadership Summit

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant for its EmpowerU Leadership Summit. The funding comes from the NYS Office for Cannabis Management’s Community Reinvestment Program. The grants, funded by tax revenue from the state’s more than $2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: EmpowerU Leadership Summit, NYS Office of Cannabis Management, YWCA Jamestown

JCC Hosting Trunk Or Treat Oct. 24

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Community College will host a Trunk or Treat event for children and families at its Jamestown campus this Friday. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 24, in the Science Center parking lot off James … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Halloween, Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Riverwalk Trick Or Treat Event Oct. 25

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat Trail event is happening this Saturday. The free event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. will be held on the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk between Panzarella Island behind the Jamestown BPU … [Read more...]

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

Jamestown City Council To Begin Budget Presentations

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Department presentations on the proposed 2026 City budget start tonight with the Jamestown City Council. The Comptroller’s office as well as the Police and Fire Departments will present their budgets to council members starting at 6:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Business District Parking Permit, City Code, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Mark Dean

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