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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Long Time Jamestown City Council Member Tony Dolce Has Died

July 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Long time City Council member Tony Dolce has died. Dolce died overnight Friday into Saturday. He had served on Jamestown City Council for more than 30 years, recently serving as Council President from 2020 to 2025. Dolce currently was chairing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Public Safety Committee, Holy Apostles Parish, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency, Jamestown YMCA, Kim Ecklund, Lake View Cemetery, Tony Dolce

Jamestown School Board Approves $260,000 To Remedy Issues Found In JHS Kitchen Construction Project

July 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has approved a $260,000 construction change order after sanitary line and floor condition issues were found during the Jamestown High School kitchen construction project. Young and Wright Architectural’s Richard Krouse … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brittnay Spry, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, New York State Education Department, Richard Krouse, Young and Wright Architectural

‘Cents For St. Susan’s’ Campaign Raises Record $42,386

July 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities' “Cents for St. Susan’s” campaign has raised a record $42,386 to help St. Susan Center. In 2025, $36,330.22 was raised during a similar period. The annual fund drive has raised more that $474,000 since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cents for St. Susan, Cherie Rowland, Cummins, Empire State Development, Gateway Center, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Rebecca Robbins, Rebecca Robbins Award, St. Susan Center

Jamestown Police Holding Parents, Guardians Accountable For Minors Breaking The Law

July 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department has put out a statement saying they will hold parents and guardians accountable for minors who are breaking the law. This comes after three people who were supposed to be supervising children were arrested after … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Code, curfew, Jamestown Police Department, Katherine Morse, Mercedes B.C. Baca, New York State Penal Law, William Morse Sr

County Planning Department To Hold Public Input Meeting On Proposed Trail Between Barcelona & Chautauqua Institution

July 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development is hosting a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie-Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment. The meeting will take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Barcelona Harbor, Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development, Chautauqua County Greenway Plan, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua to Erie-Lakes Connector Trail Study, Labella Associates

NYS STOP-DWI Fourth Of July Campaign Results Released

July 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The results of the New York State STOP-DWI Fourth of July campaign have been released. The campaign began Thursday, July 2, 2026, and continued through Sunday, July 5, 2026. The Chautauqua County police agencies that participated in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fourth of July, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Independence Day, STOP-DWI Program

Jamestown School Board Welcomes Ex-Officio Members Olivia Anderson, Alyvia Remington

July 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown School Board has welcomed two new ex-officio members. Jamestown High School seniors Olivia Anderson and Alyvia Remington will serve as student members of the board of education during the 2026-27 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alyvia Remington, Jamestown High School, Jamestown School Board, Olivia Anderson

Gov. Hochul Creates One Year Moratorium On Data Centers

July 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an Executive Order to create the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Hochul is temporarily pausing State environmental permits for up to one year in order to build regulatory framework that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Community Investment Framework, data centers, Empire State Development, Energize NY, Generic Environmental Impact Statement, Kathy Hochul, Kirsten Gillibrand, New York Grid Acceleration Fund, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Department of Public Service

Two Homeless Men Arrested For Allegedly Cutting Utility Pole Wires

July 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two homeless men have been arrested for allegedly cutting wires from several utility poles. Jamestown Police report officers were sent to the area of Lakeview Avenue and Buffalo Street just before midnight on Tuesday to a report of a man cutting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Burglary, Christopher Haberberger, Delbert Clark, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown Police Department

CHQ Chamber 3rd On Third To Feature Yassou Dancers, Sukanya Burman Dance

July 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

CHQ Chamber’s 3rd on Third event will take place tonight in downtown Jamestown. The event highlights the variety of arts, culture, and talent found throughout Jamestown and Chautauqua County. Visitors can stroll the street, enjoy live music, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: CHQ Chamber, CHQ Chamber 3rd On Third, Jamestown Farmers Market, Sukanya Burman Dance, Yassou Festival

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