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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Wilfong Wins Republican Primary, Will Face Sundquist in November Election to Determine Jamestown’s Next Mayor

June 26, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - David Wilfong is the winner of Tuesday's Republican Primary for mayor of Jamestown, defeating opponent Andrew Liuzzo with an election night final of 480 to 271. An addition 61 absentee ballots were left to be counted. Wilfong currently … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, Andrew Liuzzo, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Republican Committee, David Wilfong, Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown Republican Committee, Norm Green, Raven Mason Thompson, Sam Teresi, Tony Dolce

Borrello Wins 57th Senate District Primary, Will Face Morgan in November Election to Fill Vacated Seat

June 26, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

ALBANY - The GOP Primary race for the 57th State Senate District wasn't very close. Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello defeated Allegany County Legislature chairman Curt Crandall Tuesday by a marigin of 28%. According to the New York … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, 57th NY Senate District, Austin Morgan, Cathy Young, Curtis Crandall, George Borrello, New York State Board of Elections, State Senate

Ward Wins Republican Party Line for County Legislature District 18

June 26, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Republican candidate Bill Ward of Mayville has won this party's primary for the Chautauqua County Legislature's 18 district, defeating fellow Republican Richard Syper 289 to 152. Both mean are running for the seat that was held by David … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, Bill Ward, Chautauqua County Legislature, David Himelein, Joshua Ostrander, Kevin Muldowney, Kevin Myers, Laura Smith, Richard Syper, Russell Payne, Town of Carroll, Town of Kiantone

Police Search for Driver of SUV Responsible for Hitting Motorcyclist, then Driving Off

June 26, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FREWSBURG - Carroll Police are looking for the driver of an SUV that reportedly struck a motorcyclist and drove off Tuesday. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting the incident occurred around noon when a black-colored GMC turned into the path of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Carroll Police Department, Hit and Run

[LISTEN] Jamestown City Council Endorses Three CFA Grant Submissions Totally $1.8 Million

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has given its endorsement to the submission of three applications for the latest round of development funding from New York State Empire Development's Consolidated Funding Application program. The endorsements … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Art Bailey, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Consolidated Funding Application, Enchanted Mountain Spirits, Furniture Mart Building, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Skatepark Project, Mick O'Neill, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Sam Teresi, Tony Hawk Foundation

Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Rusted Root Founder Michael Glabicki Highlights #JamestownBestDayEver on June 29

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN - A free evening concert on Saturday, June 29 by Uprooted featuring Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root in front of the National Comedy Center will be the highlight of a new event called “Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio, Local News Tagged With: Doug Sitler, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown: Best Day Ever, Michael Glabicki, National Comedy Center, Rusted Root, Uprooted

Over 25,000 Chautauqua County Republicans Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primaries

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It's Primary Day across New York State and thousands of eligible voters in Chautauqua County will be heading to the polls Tuesday with several key races scheduled to take place both in Jamestown and in other communities across the region … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2019 Election, 2019 Primary Election, 57th NY Senate District, Allegany County Legislature, Andrew Cuomo, Andrew Liuzzo, Cathy Young, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Legislature, Chautauqua County Republican Committee, Conservative Party, Curtis Crandall, David Wilfong, George Borrello, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Republican Committee, Raven Mason Thompson, Republican Party, State Senate, Tony Dolce

Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to Offer Incentives for Installation of EV Charging Stations

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) announces a new energy efficiency program offering businesses incentives for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at commercial or industrial locations in the BPU … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU EV Charging Equipment Program for Businesses, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, New York State Department of Conservation, New York State Reforming the Energy Vision

Lease Agreement Signing Takes Place with New Owners of Jamestown Jammers

June 25, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A special event took place Monday afternoon at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park in Jamestown to usher in a new era of locally owned baseball in Jamestown. Jamestown Community Baseball LLC boar president Russ Diethrick was on hand and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community Baseball LLC, Russ Diethrick, Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park

Prendergast Library to See State Funding cut by $16,500

June 24, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will see it's state aid reduced by $16,500. That's according to the Jamestown Post-Journal, which says the financially strapped library found out on Friday that state officials that aid has been cut by 25 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, James Prendergast Library, Tina Scott

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