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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

JCC To Hold Veterans Day 5K/Walk Nov. 9

November 7, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown Community College’s Veterans and Military Aligned Student Club will host its third annual Veterans Day 5K run/walk this Sunday. Registration begins at 10 a.m., Sunday, November 9 at the Jamestown Campus Physical Education Complex parking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Community College, JCC Veterans and Military Aligned Student Club, Veterans Day

United Way Calling For Volunteers To Help With VITA Program

November 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The United Way of Chautauqua County is calling for volunteers to help prepare taxes. Each year, United Way facilitates the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, training volunteers to provide free tax preparation for qualifying … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: United Way of Chautauqua County, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Cat Video Fest Returns To The Reg Nov. 8

November 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cat Video Fest returns to the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts this Saturday. Cat Video Fest, a compilation of the latest and best cat videos, will show at the Reg at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 8. The collection of shorts were culled from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cat Video Fest, Chautauqua County Humane Society, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts

Hunters, Outdoor Enthusiasts Reminded To Respectfully Share The Woods, Follow Safety Precautions

November 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New Yorkers are reminded to hunt safely this season with all outdoor enthusiasts encouraged to respectfully share the woods and follow safety precautions. Regular deer hunting season in the Northern Zone began October 25 and closes December 7. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Lefton, Deer Hunting, Feeding New York State, Hunting, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Democrats In Jamestown Have Big Election Night

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

It was a big night for Democrats in the City of Jamestown. The Jamestown City Council will have a Democratic majority of 5 to 4 for the first time since 2019. Ward 3 Democratic incumbent Regina Brackman defeated Republican challenger Seth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, Doug Scotchmer, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Michael Zanghi, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

Fenton History Center Working On Finding Funds For Replacing Roof On Historic Mansion

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Fenton History Center is working on finding the funds needed for the roof replacement on the historic mansion. Executive Director Joni Blackman, during her budget presentation to Jamestown City Council, said the estimated cost for the roof … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Dormitory Authority of the state of New York, Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Fenton History Center, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Joni Blackman, New York State Office of Parks and Historic Preservation

Audubon Holiday Wreath Purchase Deadline Is Nov. 14

November 5, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The deadline to purchase an Audubon holiday wreath is November 14. The Audubon Community Nature Center is selling plain wreaths with fresh greens and pre-decorated wreaths. Pre-decorated wreaths may include fresh-cut berries, pine cones, or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center

County Executive, County Clerk, City Races On Election Day Ballot

November 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is Election Day. Chautauqua County has three County-wide races this year. For County Executive, Republican incumbent PJ Wendel is seeking a second full term against Democrat Thomas Carle. Whoever wins will only have a three-year term as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2025 election, Bill Reynolds, Bob Whitney, Chautauqua County Board of Elections, Chautauqua County Clerk, Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, Dan Gonzalez, Dan Hickman, David Foley, David Wilfong, Doug Scotchmer, Early Voting, Fred Larson, Greg Carlson, Greg Krauza, Hannah Jaroszynski, Jamestown City Council, Jamie Gustafson, Jeff Russell, Jeremy Engquist, Joe Paterniti, Joseph Tickle, Julie Jackson-Forsberg, Larry Barmore, Marie Carrubba, Michael Zanghi, Nacole Ellis, Phillip Landy, PJ Wendel, Randy Daversa, Regina Brackman, Russ Bonfiglio, Seth States, Tamara Dickey, Thomas Carle, Tom Nelson, Vince DeJoy

Jamestown Farmers Market SNAP Voucher Program Continues, More Donations Sought

November 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market is continuing to seek donations to fund a program that gives SNAP recipients a $15 voucher to use at the market. The market collected enough donations to provide vouches to 450 SNAP recipients and federal employees at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Farmers Market, Lifted Jamestown, Patient's Pharmacy Inc., SNAP Program, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, St. Luke’s Thrift Shop, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Tim Horton's

COI Employees Donate $2,600 To Eight Local Food Pantries

November 4, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc. employees have donated $2,600 to support eight local food pantries across Chautauqua County. Each pantry—including Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk, Twice Fed Food Pantry in Cherry Creek, Northside Food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Opportunities Inc.

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