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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

High Winds Lead to Scattered Power Outages Across County

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It was a busy weekend for utility crews in Jamestown and Chautauqua County as they responded to damage and outages caused by a strong wind storm that swept through the region early Sunday morning. Late Friday the national weather … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: High Wind Warning, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Several Local Businesses, Individuals to be Recognized During Jamestown Chamber’s Salute to the Finest Dinner

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - All are invited to attend the annual Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce Salute to the Finest, Monday, January 27. This year’s recognition dinner will be held at Landmark Restaurant. This year's list of award recipients … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Latona, Chautauqua Blind Association, Fringe Hair Salon, Full Moon Rising Bakery, Geer-Dunn, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, JRSC Digital, Landmark Restaurant, Winifred Crawford Dibert Boys & Girls Club

Judge Rules Against Governor’s Decision to Institute Ban on Flavored Vaping Liquids

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A state Supreme Court justice struck down New York's ban on the sale of certain flavored electronic liquids, granting an injunction sought by the vaping businesses that challenged the legality and constitutionality of an emergency order … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Catherine Cholakis, e-cigarettes, New York Supreme Court, Vaping

[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 18

January 13, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own backyard. Designed to invite area … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Busti Grist Mill, Chautauqua Harbor Hotel, Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame, Children’s Activity Corner, DAR House, Doors Open Jamestown, Fenton History Center, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Community Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Up Close, Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum, Martz Kohl Observatory, Marvin Community House, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Zach Agett

Reed Announces Support for Federal Legislation Aimed at Helping to Fight Climate Change

January 9, 2020 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) joined several other lawmakers from both sides of the aisle Wednesday in introducing a bipartisan piece of legislation known as the Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act. According to Reed, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Climate Change, Energy Sector Innovation Credit Act, House of Representatives, Tom Reed

Police Remind Residents to Not Leave Valuables, Especially Firearms, in Unattended Vehicles

January 9, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding local residents to always lock your vehicles when they are left parked and unattended. Police say that even if the vehicle is parked in your own driveway it should be locked. It is not … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department

Jamestown Mayor, Falconer and Ellicott Officials Meet to Discuss Annexation Issue

January 8, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist recently joined officials from Falconer in meeting with County Executive PJ Wendel and State Senator George Borrello to discuss the potential annexation of the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Annexation, Eddie Sundquist, Falconer Central School District, Falconer School Board, George Borrello, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, New York 4th Appellate Division, PJ Wendel, Sam Teresi, Stephen Penhollow

Zoning Board of Appeals to Consider Special Permit Request from Classic Brass Inc.

January 8, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting Wednesday afternoon in city hall and will consider on special permit. According to a public notice from the city clerk's office, Classic Brass Inc, based out of Lakewood, is filing for a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Classic Brass Inc., Dunkirk Fredonia Telephone, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council Holds First Work Session of New Year; Discusses Bail Reform, Building Demolition

January 7, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its first work session of the new year Monday night with newly elected mayor Eddie Sundquist in attendance and new council president Tony Dolce presiding. Prior to the work session of the full council, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bail Reform, Brent Sheldon, Crystal Surdyk, Eddie Sundquist, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Quality Rebuilders, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Man Charged with Grand Larceny for Allegedly Stealing Cash, Jewelry from Westfield Residence

January 7, 2020 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

WESTFIELD - A Jamestown man is facing 3rd degree grand larceny charges out of the Town of Westfield for allegedly stealing a large amount of cash and valuable jewelry from a family member. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say 29-year-old Ryan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Grand Larceny, Ryan Leid

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