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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 Zoning Changes To Allow For Infill Housing Pilot Project

August 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Changes to zoning to allow for infill housing and allow commercial businesses in certain areas of Jamestown has been approved. Jamestown City Council passed resolutions to amend the official Zoning Map and to establish six Pilot Residential … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Crystal Surdyk, infill housing, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Pilot Residential Districts, zoning code

Jamestown Man Pleads Guilty TO Drug Conspiracy In Federal Court

August 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown man has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy in Federal Court. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced that 48-year old Joseph Thayer pleaded guilty to narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Justice, Jaquez Thomas, Joseph Thayer, Joseph Zaso, Joshua Violanti, Justin Yuchnitz, Louis Testani, Michael DiGiacomo, Operation Take Back America, U.S. District Court

Nearly 300 Hours Of Service Performed During First United Way Day Of Caring

August 27, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way’s Day of Caring resulted in nearly 300 hours of service in Chautauqua County. The inaugural event, held Friday, August 15, mobilized volunteers to complete projects at local nonprofit and school sites throughout the county.. From … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Eric Rinaldo, United Way Day of Caring, United Way of Chautauqua County

BPU Announces Launch Of Community-Owner, Open-Access Fiber Network

August 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Board of Public Utilities has announced the official launch of its community-owned, open-access fiber network. Service in the BPU electric territory will be rolled out over the next fifteen months. All BPU electric customers are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Community Fiber, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, Municipal Infrastructure Program grant, New York State ConnectALL Office, Quanta Telecom Solutions

Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Help Extend Season, Improve Outreach

August 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market has received a grant that will help them extend their season. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, which oversees the Market, received $49,950 through New York State’s Farmers’ Market Resiliency Grant Program. The funding … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Farmers Market, Kathy Hochul, NYS Farmers Market Resiliency Grant Program, NYS FreshConnect program, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

SBDC Offering Free FastTrac Business Basics Program This Fall

August 26, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Southwest Region Small Business Development Center will be holding a free FastTrac Business Basics Program this Fall. The 10-week course is designed to equip aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to turn their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, Southwest Region Small Business Development Center

Local Property Owner Fined More Than $30,000 For Housing Code Violations

August 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown Housing Court Judge has fined a local property owner more than $30,000 after finding him guilty on multiple code violations in regards to 15 properties in the City of Jamestown. The City of Jamestown brought the cases before Housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Jarrett, Blue RE LLC, Chautauqua Acquisitions, City of Jamestown, Cornerstone CAP JMST LLC, Crystal Surdyk, Dynamic Rentals LLC, Elliot Raimondo, housing code enforcement, Housing Court, JMST PROP LLC, JMST RE LLC, JMST South LLC, John LaMancuso, Legacy Apartments LLC, Northside Rentals LLC, Pearl City Houses LLC, Pinnacle RE LLC, Red Brick Tree LLC, Titan RE LLC, Vacant Property Registration ordinance

City Council To Vote On Proposals That Change Zoning

August 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown City Council will vote tonight on proposals that will change zoning in areas the City. There are several proposals on the agenda dealing with the creation of “Pilot Residential Districts” where six areas of the City of Jamestown will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, infill housing, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Council, Pilot Residential Districts, zoning code

JCC To Kick Off 75th Anniversary With Community Fair This Saturday

August 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College will hold a 75th Anniversary Community Fair this Saturday. The free event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the Jamestown campus. It kicks off a celebration marking the college’s 75 years of serving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College

Two Jamestown Businesses Approved Loans By JLDC

August 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two Jamestown businesses have been approved for loans from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. Ramsay Agriculture was approved a $250,000 loan at 4% interest for 10 years. The funding is going toward stabilizing 41 Winsor Street. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alex Johnson, Chautauqua County Supreme Court, Gialy's LLC, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jeff Russell, Locale Hospitality LLC, Matthew Dinger, Morgan Zollman, Ramsay Agriculture, Ross Ramsay, Shift Fynancial Inc.

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