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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Two Jamestown BPU Employees Promoted

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown Board of Public Utilities employees have been promoted. BPU General Manager Kris Sellstrom announced at the board’s recent meeting that Cory Allen has been appointed to the position of BPU Deputy General Manager – Electric. Allen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Mason, Cory Allen, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom

Jamestown Justice Coalition Holding ‘ICE Out’ Rally Jan. 31

January 30, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition will hold an “ICE Out” rally this Saturday in Dow Park. The rally will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and feature speakers as well as a street protest. It is in response to the killing of U.S. citizen Alex … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Pretti, Dow Park, Jamestown Justice Coalition, New Neighbors Coalition, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Jamestown Justice Coalition Presents Community Priorities For City Government, Council

January 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Justice Coalition presented a list of items citizens wants to see City Government and City Council focus on over the next year. Coalition Director Justin Hubbard presented the list to Council at their voting session Monday night. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Homeless, Housing, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Human Rights Commission, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission, Justin Hubbard

JCC’s Weeks Gallery Presents ‘Directions’ By Artist Abraham Ferraro

January 29, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Weeks Gallery will present “Directions,” a solo exhibition of works by artist Abraham Ferraro that opens Friday, January 30. An opening reception and artist talk will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Weeks … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Abraham Ferraro, Jamestown Community College, Weeks Gallery

Heritage Village Skilled Nursing In Gerry Is Closing

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

(Updated 1/29/2026) Heritage Village Nursing Facility in the town of Gerry is closing Heritage announced the “strategic closure” of its Heritage Village skilled nursing community, citing ongoing financial and operational challenges facing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services, George Borrello, Heritage Village Skilled Nursing Community, Lisa Haglund, Medicaid, New York State Department of Health, NY Connects, PJ Wendel, Town of Gerry

CCIDA Approves PILOT, Incentives For Redevelopment Of Former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency has approved a 15-year PILOT and other tax incentives for the redevelopment project involving the former TLC-Lakeshore Hospital in Irving. The IDA Board on Tuesday approved the financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brooks-TLC Hospital System, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Main Rd Med Group LLC, New York Medical Center, TLC/Lakeshore Hospital

Jefferson Project Providing Update To County Legislature Tonight

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jefferson Project will provide an update on its ongoing research during the Chautauqua County Legislature meeting tonight. The presentation is open to the public and can also be livestreamed on Chautauqua County Government’s YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Government, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance, Harmful Algal Blooms, Jefferson Project

Robert H. Jackson Center, Reg Lenna Holding Screening Of ‘Nuremberg’ With Author Discussion Jan. 30

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A special community screening of Nuremberg will take place this Friday that includes a live talk-back with author Jack El-Hai, whose book, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist, inspired the film. The screening is co-sponsored by the Robert H. Jackson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jack El-Hai, Nuremberg, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Robert H. Jackson Center, The Nazi and the Psychiatrist

The Resource Center Is Accepting Applications For INVESTU Class Until Jan. 30

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Resource Center is accepting applications for the next INVESTU class. INVESTU is a 16-week program designed to support people in building resources to create better lives for themselves and their families. In three-hour weekly group sessions, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: INVESTU, Phil Devol, The Resource Center, United Way of Chautauqua County

JCC Names Ron Shidemantle Vice President Of Student Experience

January 28, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Ron Shidemantle has been named vice president of Student Experience at Jamestown Community College. He began his new role in early January. In his new position, Shidemantle oversees JCC’s recruitment and retention efforts, leading the college’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Ron Shidemantle

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