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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Student Found With Pocketknife Outside JPS Building Thursday

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A student was found with a pocketknife outside one of the Jamestown Public School buildings before school began Thursday morning. Jamestown Public Schools posted a notice online saying they had received a report of a safety concern involving a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Public Schools

City Council To Review Resolutions Regarding Spring, Cherry Street Garages

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council members will review at their work session two resolutions regarding two of the city’s downtown parking garages. According to the staff report, the City of Jamestown sent out request for proposals (RFPs) in 2024 to complete … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cherry Street Parking Ramp, DFT Communications, First Light Fiber, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Public Works, National Fuel, Spring Street Parking Garage, Spring Street Parking Ramp, Time Warner Cable, Windstream, Zito Media L.P.

Planning Commission Approves Three Projects In Waterfront Development Overlay District

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission has approved three projects that are in the Waterfront Development Overlay District by the Chadakoin River. City Principal Planner Jason Kulaszewski said the projects had received staff level approval as well as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Buzz WNY, cannabis dispensaries, Chadakoin River, Chautauqua County Planning Board, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jason Kulaszewski, Lake Waterfront Revitalization Plan, Powerhaus Fitness Center, TJ’s Plumbing and Heating, Waterfront Development Overlay District

Jamestown Community College Hosting Community Events Sept. 24

September 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will host three community events this Wednesday.. The events kick off at noon, September 24, in the Student Union at the Hamilton Collegiate Center with Tie-Dye for Hope. Attendees can meet with community organizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BJ Griffin, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Jamestown Community College, Suicide Prevention Alliance of Chautauqua County

Healthcare Premiums Could Rise 38% A Month In NYS If Affordable Care Act Tax Credits Not Extended

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Residents in New York State could see healthcare premiums go up an average of 38% a month if Congress does not extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that are set to expire this month. U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer said in Western New York, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Affordable Care Act, Chuck Schumer, Congress, Donald Trump, Kaleida Health, Medicaid

Jamestown Public Schools Notifies Parents That Some Drinking Water Fixtures Exceed Lead Requirement Levels

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Public Schools has notified parents that 143 drinking water fixtures in school buildings have exceeded state requirements for lead levels. In a statement released by the district, JPS conducted district-wide water testing in June 2025 in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Health Department, Jamestown Public Schools, Lead, New York State Department of Health

Chautauqua Institution Announces Financial Reset

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Institution has announced an organizational restructuring. Interim CEO Kyle Keogh said the changes include adjustments to staffing and operational budgets, “We calculated that we needed about a 20% cut to make sure that our expenses … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, Kyle Keogh

Jamestown High School Marching Band Hosting Fall Festival Of Bands Saturday

September 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School Marching Band will host its 46th Annual Fall Festival of Bands this Saturday. The program will take place at 11:45 a.m. at Strider Field. The JHS Marching Band will perform their 2025 show “Time Capsule.” JHS Marching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fall Festival of Bands, Jamestown High School Marching Band, Marc Lentsch

Sen. Borrello Proposes Legislation To Crack Down On License Plate Fraud

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has announced legislation to crack down on license plate fraud. Borrello said, “License plate fraud is not a victimless crime. I’ve spoken with constituents who have had their credit ruined, been hounded by debt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Griffin, Erik Anderson, George Borrello, license plate fraud, Robert and Lorie Grover

Southern Tier West Receives $210,000 Grant

September 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Congressman Nick Langworthy has announced a $210,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) to the Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board. The investment will support the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nick Langworthy, Southern Tier West Regional Planning and Development Board, U.S. Department of Commerce

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