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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Latest news from the Times Union Capitol Bureau State comptroller reports largest one-year property tax jump since 2014

November 13, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released Tuesday by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report shows that annual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Thomas DiNapoli

As Jamestown Prepares for New Mayor, City Development Director Resigns for Private Sector Position

November 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown will have a new Director of Development when a new administration takes over in January. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that current City Development Director Vince DeJoy is retiring from his position … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Eddie Sundquist, Friendly's, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown City Council, Jimmy's Family Restaurant, Safelite AutoGlass, Sam Teresi, Steve Centi, Vince DeJoy

State Senator Proposes Fund to Help Survivors of Child Sex Crimes Pursue Legal Action Against Abusers

November 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - State lawmakers are proposing legislation to create a state-operated private fund to help survivors of child sex crimes pursue civil cases against their alleged abusers. According to the Albany Times Union, the legislation is being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Victim Foundation Fund, James Gaughran, New York State Comptroller’s Office, New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, State Senate

Fenton, St. Luke’s and JRC Collaborate to Host “Seven to Save” Program & Exhibit November 14

November 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The historic Arcade Building in Jamestown is one of the highlighted buildings on the 2018-2019 “Seven to Save” list that will be featured in a lecture by Frances Stern, Manager of Technical & Grant Programs for the Preservation League … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Arcade Building, Bruce Harvey, Christiana Limniatis, Fenton Historical Society, Frances Stern, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Noah Goodling, Preservation Buffalo Niagara, Preservation League of New York, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Chautauqua County from Late Monday Morning to Tuesday Morning

November 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Most of Western New York, including Chautauqua County. The warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, George Borrello, James Quattrone, National Weather Service, Winter Storm Warning

Veterans Day Services Planned in Jamestown at Veterans Park, St. Luke’s, and Lakeview Cemetery

November 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Today is Veterans Day and there are several activities happening around the area to recognize and thank those who've served in the U.S. military. Later this morning the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 53 will gather at Veterans Memorial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Veterans Day

Northwest Expansion to Begin Later this Month

November 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Construction will begin this month on an expansion of the Northwest Arena. According to the Post-Journal, the project will cost an estimated $4.5 million and comes from grant commitments provided by both the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gebbie Foundation, National Comedy Center, Northwest Arena, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

Teresi: New Additions to State Multiple Residence Law Will Have Little to No Impact on Jamestown Rental Properties

November 9, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A new addition to the state’s Multiple Residence Law that prohibits landlords from collecting rent or maintaining a nonpayment eviction proceeding for properties without a valid certificate of occupancy (CO) wont have much of an impact on … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Housing, Multiple Residence Law, Sam Teresi, Vince DeJoy

[WATCH] Reed Holds Town Hall, Tours Chautauqua Center During Visit to Jamestown Area Thursday

November 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - About 40 people were at the Town of Ellicott Municipal Building in Falconer Thursday to attend a Town Hall Meeting with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23). Topics that were discussed included the Mexico-Canada trade agreement, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News, Video Tagged With: Canada, Charles Schumer, Chautauqua Center, Donald Trump, Impeachment, Kirsten Gillibrand, Mexico, Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement, Syria, Tom Reed

Harrison Street Bridge Completions Schedule Pushed Back to December

November 8, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The replacement of the Harrison Street Bridge over the Chadakoin River in the City of Jamestown continues to progress towards opening by the end of this year. However, the original timeline of a November completion is no longer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brad Bentley, Chautauqua County Department of Public Facilities, Harrison Street Bridge Project

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