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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

City Council Approves Agreements To Have Construction Documents Created For Spring Street, Cherry Street Parking Garages

October 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council has approved two resolutions to hire an engineering firm to create construction documents for work to be done on the Cherry Street and Spring Street Parking Garages. Under the agreement, Ryan Biggs Clark Davis Engineering … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cherry Street Parking Ramp, Jamestown City Council, Mark Roetzer, Ryan Biggs Clark Davis Engineering DPC, Spring Street Parking Garage

Chautauqua Co. Soil and Water Awarded $1.2 Million For Work On Conewango Creek Watershed Farms

October 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District has been awarded $1,267,275 to work with two farms in the Conewango Creek Watershed. The funding is part of $25 million being awarded to help farmers support agricultural water quality … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Soil and Water Conservation District, Clean Water Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act, Conewango Creek, Conewango Creek Watershed, Environmental Protection Fund, NYS Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement and Control Program

Health Dept., Humane Society Holding Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic Oct. 11

October 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Health Department and the Chautauqua County Humane Society are sponsoring a free rabies vaccination clinic on October 11. The free clinic will take place 10:00 a .m. to noon, Saturday, October 11 at the Humane Society located … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Rabies, rabies vaccination clinic

Audubon Enchanted Forest Event Still Accepting Reservations

October 2, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Reservations are still be accepted for Audubon Community Nature Center’s Enchanted Forest event this Friday and Saturday. On this bewitching evening, animals have the ability to speak human language and communicate with visitors. You and your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Enchanted Forest, Sharon Tefft

Gov. Hochul Calls Out Trump, Noem Following $187 Million Counter-Terrorism Cuts To NYS

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul is calling out President Donald Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following $187 million in cuts to counter-terrorism funding in New York. Hochul said the state’s allocation has been cut by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Homeland Security Grant Program, Joint Task Force Empire Shield, Kathy Hochul, Kristi Noem, Letitia James, New York State Attorney General's Office, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Gus Macker Tournament On Hold In Jamestown

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is on hold for the City of Jamestown for at least the next two years. Jamestown City Council passed a resolution under new business to allow Mayor Kim Ecklund or another authorized representative to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Gus Macker, Jamestown City Council, Kim Ecklund

Jamestown Police Investigating Shooting On Curtis Street

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that happened in the early hours of Saturday, September 27. JPD said the shooting took place at a residence on Curtis Street around 3:30 a.m. at a house party. During … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Police Department, Shooting Incident

New Yorkers Urged To Use Extra Caution Before Outdoor Burning

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are being urged to use extra caution before any outdoor burning. Current warm and dry conditions are causing an increased fire risk across New York State, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging people to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, fire risk, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Infinity Seeking Artists For Holiday Art Market

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Infinity Visual and Performing Arts is putting out the call for local artists and makers for their Holiday Art Market. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at the Infinity Center at 301 East Second Street … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Holiday Art Market, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Pearl City Clay House

Monthly Alternate Parking Continues For October In Jamestown

October 1, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

It may be October 1 but daily alternate parking DOES NOT start this month in the City of Jamestown. After discussions began a year ago, Jamestown City Council passed an update in May to the City Code that moves the start of daily alternate parking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alternate Parking, City Code, Jamestown City Council

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