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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Jamestown City Council to Vote on Eliminating Free Downtown Parking Spaces

December 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: All Pro Parking, Brent Sheldon, Downtown Parking, Downtown Parking Study, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Marie Carrubba, Sam Teresi

City of Jamestown Plants 34 Trees Along McDaniel Avenue

December 12, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Pine trees aren’t the only trees finding new homes this December. Recently, the City of Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department planted 34 new trees along McDaniel Avenue. According to Dan Stone, city arborist, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Red Cross Offers Driving Safety Tips for Winter Season

December 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

BUFFALO - With the arrival of the winter season, the American Red Cross regional office in Buffalo is providing steps motorists can follow to get their vehicle ready for winter, as well as what they should do if they are caught in a winter … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Red Cross, Winter Driving

Warren Man Charged Following Hit and Run Domestic Incident in Falconer

December 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

FALCONER -A Warren, Pennsylvania man has been charged following an incident late Sunday afternoon in which he allegedly ran over a victim and then fled the scene. According to Ellicott Police, officers were sent to a report of a female who had … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Criminal Contempt, Ellicott Police Department, Hit and Run, Reckless Endangerment, Shawn Arnold

Water Main Break Forces Closure of Downtown Streets

December 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - A busy intersection of Downtown Jamestown had to be closed to traffic on Saturday due to a water main break. The break took place at the intersection of North Main and Third streets and was reported by the Jamestown Board of Public … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Board of Public Utilities

Reg Lenna Hosts ‘100 Under 100’ Local Art Exhibit/Sale During Holiday Season

December 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The annual Over 100 Under 100 local art exhibit is now open at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. The show, which is usually displayed in 3rd on 3rd Gallery, is located on the mezzanine at The Reg. Each piece of artwork is priced at $100 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 100 Under 100, 3rd on 3rd Gallery, New York State Council on the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Sheriff Gerace Announces New Patrol Car and Design

December 11, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies will soon begin driving new vehicles with a new color and graphics design. According to Sheriff Joe Gerace, the first new patrol vehicle was put into service last week. "For over a decade, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriffs Office, Joe Gerace

Bail Set at $1 Million for City Man Charged with Setting Victim on Fire

December 8, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Bail has been set at $1 million for the Jamestown man accused of setting a woman on fire during a domestic incident on Tuesday night. The Post-Journal is reporting that 37-year-old Luis Castro-Mojica pleaded not guilty to first-degree … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Assault, Jamestown City Court, Jamestown Police Department, Luis Castro-Mojica

Governor Announces $6.5 Million in Funding for Anti-Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Programs

December 8, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced nearly $6.5 million in grants to 55 state-approved anti-sexual assault crisis and prevention programs operated by hospitals, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies statewide. The grants will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Planned Parenthood, Salvation Army, Sexual Assault

TRC and CRCF Partner to Support Individuals with Disabilities

December 8, 2017 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Since 1959, The Resource Center has provided services to people with disabilities and their families. In 1994, TRC Foundation was created to raise money to meet the unfunded needs of people with disabilities or socioeconomic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Denise Jones, Kathy Seastedt, Randy Ordines, Randy Sweeney, The Resource Center, TRC Foundation

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