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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Sen. Borrello Ranked One Of Most Effective Republicans In State Senate

November 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State Senator George Borrello has been ranked one of the most effective Republican legislators in the New York State Senate. This is according to the latest Legislative Effectiveness Scores released by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Center for Effective Lawmaking, George Borrello, New York State Senate

Former Coach, Teacher, JPS Board Member Joe DiMaio Is Being Remembered

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Former teacher, football coach, and Jamestown School Board member Joe DiMaio is being remembered after he died Monday, November 17. DiMaio was 78 years old. A 1965 graduate of Jamestown High School, DiMaio served as a health teacher in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Everett R. Dyer Award, Jamestown High School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Joe DiMaio, New York State School Board Association, Paul Abbott, Western New York Educational Service Council

Welch’s Building Redevelopment Moving Forward

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The redevelopment of the former Welch’s Building in the village of Westfield is moving forward. The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board of Directors on November 18 approved amendments to the project description originally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2 Portage LLC, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency Board, Empire State Development, NY Forward program, Restore New York, Village of Westfield, Welch's Building, Welch’s Grape Juice Company

National Comedy Center Receives Award For Memory Cafe

November 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The National Comedy Center has been named a Gold Winner in the 5th Annual Anthem Awards for its One Laugh at a Time: A National Comedy Center Memory Café. The monthly program supports individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anthem Awards, Health Foundation for Western and Central New York, International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, Memory Café, National Comedy Center, Ralph C. Wilson, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation

No Charges For Bus Driver In Accident That Resulted In Student’s Death

November 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

No charges will be filed against the driver of the school bus that hit a Fletcher Elementary School student, resulting in her death. Jamestown Police said 4-year old Leanna Herrera was struck by a Panama Central School District Bus at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fletcher Elementary School, Jamestown Police, Jamestown Public Schools, Kevin Whitaker, Leanna Herrera, Panama Central School

New Neighbors Coalition, Journey’s End Sign Agreement To Continue Refugee Services

November 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New Neighbors Coalition and Journey’s End Refugee Services have signed an agreement reaffirming their partnership to provide long-term integration services to refugees and immigrants who are making Jamestown home. St. Luke’s Episcopal Church … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Journey's End, New Neighbors Coalition, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Robert H. Jackson Center Partnering With Others To Commemorate 80th Anniversary Of Nuremberg Trials

November 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Robert H. Jackson Center is partnering with leading institutions from the United States, Germany, and the United Kingdom to launch an unprecedented year-long international symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Nuremberg … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Nuremberg Trials, Robert H. Jackson Center

Wizards Of Winter Return To Jamestown Nov. 22

November 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Wizards of Winter return to Jamestown for a holiday concert this Saturday. The Wizards of Winter features members who have performed with classic rock acts The Trans- Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Blue Oyster Cult and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Wizards of Winter

Big Game Hunting Season Is Underway In New York State

November 19, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Big game hunting season has begun in New York State and will continue through December 7. The State Department of Environmental Conservation encourages all hunters to continue taking steps to remain safe while afield and taking precautions to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chronic Wasting Disease, Deer Hunting, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Albany Times-Union: NYS Agrees To Delay All-Electric Buildings Act Mandate

November 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Albany Times-Union reports New York State has agreed to delay implementation of the All-Electric Buildings Act. The Act, which was scheduled to go into effect in January, would prohibit natural gas and heating oil equipment in many new … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: All-Electric Buildings Act, Climate Act, U.S. District Court in Albany

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