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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Boys Scouts Hold Meeting Following News of Scoutmaster’s Sexual Abuse

February 13, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

FALCONER - Members of the Allegheny Highlands Council for the Boy Scouts will host a members-only meeting Wednesday focusing on prevention of sexual assault and molestation against youth involved in the program.  That after allegations of sexual … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allegheny Highlands Council for the Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts, Donald Shriver

Jamestown Brewing Company Sues GPatti Enterprises Claiming Fraud, Breach of Contract

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

Owners of long-anticipated downtown brewery sue landlord following numerous project delays BUFFALO, NY - The long-delayed opening of a new downtown brewery has led to the business suing the building owner and project developer. According to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Revitalization Initiative, G. Patti Development, Gebbie Foundation, George Patti, Hodgson Russ, Jamestown Brewing Company, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, John McLellan Jr., John McLellan Sr., Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center, National Comedy Center, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New York Supreme Court, Vince DeJoy

City Man Charged in Connection to Jan. 30 Drive-By Shooting Incident

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man has been indicted on three counts of attempted murder and one count of first degree assault following an investigation into the drive-by shooting that took place on the north side of town at the end of January. City … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Attempted Murder, Jamestown Police Department, Rasul Bonds, Shooting Incident

City Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Zombie Properties

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy is asking for the public's help in identifying abandoned - or zombie - properties in the city. Zombie properties are homes that have been abandoned by an owner due to foreclosure problems, but the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown City Council, Vince DeJoy, Zombie and Vacant Properties Remediation and Prevention Initiative, Zombie Property

Jamestown Sees $435,000 More in Sales Tax than Budgeted for 2018

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - City officials received some good news from its top financial director on Monday night. Comptroller Joe Bellitto released the sales tax numbers for the final quarter of 2018, showing the city collected $1,569,000 in sales tax revenue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2017 City Budget, 2018 City Budget, 2019 City Budget, Jamestown City Council, Joe Bellitto, Sales Tax

Eckendorf to Retire as YMCA of Jamestown Executive Director

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The YMCA of Jamestown is searching for a new executive director. The Post-Journal is reporting that the Y's long-time chief executive officer Mark Eckendorf has announced his retirement, which will take place on June 1. Eckendorf … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Mark Eckendorf, YMCA of Jamestown

Chautauqua County Humane Society’s Pennies 4 Paws Campaign Kicks Off Tuesday

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Humane Society will kickoff its fourteenth annual Pennies 4 Paws campaign today. The annual campaign will benefit the animals at the humane society by raising money to help provide essential care and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brian Papalia, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Pennies 4 Paws

State Officials See Popularity Drop

February 12, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - A new poll from the Siena College Research Institute shows the favorability for Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with other state officials, has seen a significant decline in recent days. The poll - which was conducted last week - shows that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Charles Schumer, Child Victims Act, Donald Trump, Gender Expression Non Discrimination Act, Kirsten Gillibrand, Reproductive Health Act, Siena College Research Institute, State Legislature

Sebastian Maniscalco, John Mulaney to Headline NCC’s 2019 Lucille Ball Comedy Festival

February 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The National Comedy Center in Jamestown is announcing this morning its two headliners for this coming summer's Lucille Ball Comedy Festival. On Monday morning the NCC announced that Sebastian Maniscalco and John Mulaney will headline the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: John Mulaney, Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, National Comedy Center, Sebastian Maniscalco

NCC to Receive Official National Comedy Center Designation from Congress

February 11, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

JAMESTOWN - National Comedy Center officials joined community leaders and elected officials Friday for a special announcement featuring U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer. Schumer was in Jamestown Friday morning to announce that Congress will soon act on a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Congress, George Borrello, House of Representatives, Journey Gunderson, National Comedy Center, Sam Teresi, U.S. Senate

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