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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

State, Local Officials Cut Ribbon On BPU Community Fiber Project

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

State and local officials gathered at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Monday to cut the ribbon on the utility’s Community Fiber Project. The names of the first two Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to utilize the BPU’s fiber network were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: BPU Community Fiber, Fiberspark, Jamestown Board of Public Utilities, Kris Sellstrom, SumoFiber

90,000 In NY-23 Congressional District Could Lose SNAP Benefits Nov. 1

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

More than 90,000 people in New York’s 23rd Congressional District could lose their SNAP benefits in November due to the federal government shutdown. Governor Kathy Hochul said the nearly three million residents in the state who receive federally … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 23rd Congressional District, Donald Trump, Government Shutdown, Kathy Hochul, SNAP Program, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Around 500 Attend ‘No Kings’ Rally In Jamestown

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Around 500 people attended the “No Kings” Rally in Jamestown that was part of more than 2,700 rallies held across the United States on October 18. Saturday’s rally was organized by the Jamestown Justice Coalition and held in Dow Park. Speakers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Aaron Gies, Donald Trump, Greg Carr, Jamestown Justice Coalition, Justin Hubbard, Mike Johnson, Nick Langworthy, No Kings Rally, St. Bonaventure University, Sydney Smith

YWCA Jamestown Is Receiving $100,000 For EmpowerU Leadership Summit

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The YWCA Jamestown has received a $100,000 grant for its EmpowerU Leadership Summit. The funding comes from the NYS Office for Cannabis Management’s Community Reinvestment Program. The grants, funded by tax revenue from the state’s more than $2 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: EmpowerU Leadership Summit, NYS Office of Cannabis Management, YWCA Jamestown

JCC Hosting Trunk Or Treat Oct. 24

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Jamestown Community College will host a Trunk or Treat event for children and families at its Jamestown campus this Friday. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 24, in the Science Center parking lot off James … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Halloween, Jamestown Community College

Jamestown Riverwalk Trick Or Treat Event Oct. 25

October 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown will hold its Annual Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat Trail event is happening this Saturday. The free event from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. will be held on the Greater Jamestown Riverwalk between Panzarella Island behind the Jamestown BPU … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, Halloween Trick or Treat Trail

Jamestown City Council To Begin Budget Presentations

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Department presentations on the proposed 2026 City budget start tonight with the Jamestown City Council. The Comptroller’s office as well as the Police and Fire Departments will present their budgets to council members starting at 6:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2026 City Budget, Business District Parking Permit, City Code, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Department of Development, Kim Ecklund, Mark Dean

NYS Utilities Will Have Adequate Supplies of Natural Gas, Electric To Meet Winter Demands

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The New York State Public Service Commission has announced that it expects the state’s utilities will have adequate supplies of natural gas and electricity on hand to meet the demands of residential and commercial customers in New York State this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: EmPower New York, Home Energy Assistance Program, New York Energy Advisor, New York State Department of Public Service, New York State Public Service Commission, NYSERDA, Rory Christian

Vampire Circus Coming To The Reg Oct. 25

October 20, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Vampire Circus is coming the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts this Saturday. Just in time for Halloween, The Vampire Circus is descending upon the Reg for a night of thrills, chills, and extraordinary entertainment. This mesmerizing, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, The Vampire Circus

Brewery Approved For $200,000 Loan By Jamestown Local Development Corporation

October 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A brewery looking to open by the Chadakoin River has been approved a $200,000 loan from the Jamestown Local Development Corporation. 137 Water Street Brewing received approval on two conditions. One is that the project receives approval from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 137 Water Street Brewing Company LLC, Chadakoin River, Chase Churchill, Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Electroplating, Jamestown Local Development Corporation, Jamestown Planning Commission, Waterfront Development Overlay District

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