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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

NYS Utilities Will Have Adequate Supplies of Natural Gas, Electric To Meet Winter Demands

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it expects the state’s utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: EmPower New York, Home Energy Assistance Program, New York Energy Advisor, New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Public Service Commission, NYSERDA, Rory Christian

Vampire Circus Coming To The Reg Oct. 25

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Vampire Circus is coming the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday. Just in time for Halloween, The Vampire Circus is descending upon the Reg for a night of thrills, chills, and extraordinary entertainment. This mesmerizing, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Vampire Circus

Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchill, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Public Policy Institute: Taxes, Regulations Cited As Barriers To Economic Growth In NYS

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

High taxes, excessive regulations, and the overall cost of doing business in New York are being cited as the primary barriers to economic growth in the state. In September, the Public Policy Institute of New York State, an affiliate of The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Business Council of New York State, New York State Economic Development Council, Public Policy Institute of New York State, U.S. Department of Labor

Some Varieties Of Ben’s Original Rice Recalled

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Packages of Ben's Original Rice, including their Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice, have been recalled after small stones were found in the rice. The stones can cause damage to people’s teeth, mouth, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Ben's Original Rice, recall

St. Luke’s Hosting ‘Traveling Thru Time’ Concert Tonight

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church is hosting the concert, Traveling Thru Time, tonight at 7:00 p.m. The free concert will feature distinguished organist Sonya Subbayya Sutton as well as a special Jamestown Concert Choir comprised of Jamestown area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Karen Hewes Suber, Sonya Subbayya Sutton, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Robert H. Jackson Center President To Speak At Unitarian Universalist Church

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon will be the speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown service on Sunday. McMahon will describe “The Function of a Citizen” during her talk at 10:30 a.m. She said, “Each of us … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kristan McMahon, Robert H. Jackson, Robert H. Jackson Center, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown

Two Candidates For Chautauqua County Clerk Square Off In Debate

October 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The public was introduced to the two candidates for Chautauqua County Clerk during a debate held by the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Tuesday night. Republican Greg Carlson and Democrat Greg Krauza both answered around 20 questions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Department of Motor Vehicles, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Gregory Carlson, Larry Barmore, League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County, Robert H. Jackson Center

Jamestown One Of Thousands Of ‘No King Rallies’ Locations Set For Oct. 18

October 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The City of Jamestown will be the site of one of the 2,000 “No Kings” rallies across the nation planned for this Saturday, October 18. The Jamestown Justice Coalition is once again hosting the rally which will be held in Dow Park from 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Gies, Donald Trump, Dow Park, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Justin Hubbard, Nick Langworthy, No Kings Rally

Lakewood Community Development Corp Donates $1,000 To Lakewood Volunteer Fire Dept.

October 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Lakewood Community Development Corporation has donated $1,000 to the Lakewood Volunteer Fire Department in appreciation of their support during the inaugural Rock the Lake Summer Concert Series at Hartley Park. The presentation took place on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hartley Park, Lakewood Community Development Corporation, Lakewood Fire Department, Rock the Lake Summer Concert Series

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