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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

Late Blight Found In Cattaraugus County, Affects Tomatoes, Potatoes

July 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Late blight has been found in Cattaraugus County and could affect vegetables in Chautauqua County soon. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County said they received information about late blight from the Cornell Vegetable Program. Late … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Cornell Vegetable Program, Late Blight, Phytophthora infestans

Chautauqua Institution – Week Five Theme ‘Innovation In Capitalism’

July 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

“Innovation In Capitalism: How to Meet 21st Century Challenges” is the theme for Chautauqua Institution’s week five of programming. Throughout the week, Chautauqua will convene leading economic thinkers and cultural voices to explore the future of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Institution, David K. Young, Ekep Nkwelle, Erin McLaughlin, Guster, Nomi Prins, Oren Cass, The Mountain Goats

FEMA To Hold Open House On Revised Flood Maps

July 21, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Residents will have an opportunity to learn whether their property is at risk for flooding in an open house with FEMA this Thursday. FEMA will host the event about revised flood maps from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. at the Prendergast Library and by Zoom. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: FEMA, James Prendergast Library

Planning Commission Hears Proposal To Turn 16 Scott Street Into Townhomes

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission heard a presentation on a proposal to turn the former Westburgh Electric building into housing. Jonathan Dubinski shared his proposal for 16 Scott Street that would convert the former industrial space into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Don Harrington, Harrington Architects, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jonathan Dubinski, Westburgh Electric

UPDATE: Wine Cellar Patio Closed By Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

An expired lease agreement has been cited as one of the reasons the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has closed the patio operated by the Wine Cellar on the Wintergarden Plaza in downtown Jamestown, The bar posted on social media that the closure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Design Plan, Jamestown Wine Cellar, Kim Ecklund, Luke Fodor, Potters Terrace, The Wine Cellar, Wine Cellar, Wintergarden Plaza

Langworthy Votes Yes After Voting No On Resolution To Request Release Of Jeffrey Epstein Files

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

After voting no earlier this week on an amendment to have the Department of Justice release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Congressman Nick Langworthy has voted yes on moving a Republican resolution forward for a vote by the House. Epstein, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: House Rules Committee, Jamie Raskin, Jeffrey Epstein, Nick Langworthy, Thomas Massie, U.S. Department of Justice

City Welcomes New Principal Planner, Building Zoning Code Enforcement Officer

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is welcoming a new Principal Planner and Building Zoning Code Enforcement Officer to its ranks. Jason Kulaszewski will be the city’s new Principal Planner. He comes from Buffalo where he worked for the University at Buffalo’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Ellen Shadle, Jason Kulaszewski, Kenny Garcia, Larry Scalise, PUSH Buffalo, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, University at Buffalo’s Regional Institute

Audubon Chooses Bees For Theme Of This Year’s Fundraising T-Shirt

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center has chosen bees to feature on their 2025 fundraiser shirts. This year’s “Bee Kind” design was inspired by Audubon’s exhibits and created by in-house designer Jessica Piskor. ACNC’s logo and location are on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Jessica Piskor

Man Wanted In Puerto Rico Homicide Arrested In Jamestown

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A man has been arrested in Jamestown for being a fugitive in a homicide case in Puerto Rico. Jamestown Police said they learned a man staying at an east side home was wanted. Officers went to the house and arrested 26-year old Bryan … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bryan Rivera-Montanez, Jamestown Police, Puerto Rico

Jamestown Planning Commission Learns About Fitness Center, Possible Changes To Zoning

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Planning Commission learned more about a fitness center that wants to open in the neighborhood where the City is considering changing the zoning code. Powerhaus Fitness Center owner Zachary Davis presented on his plan to open the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: C and S Companies, City of Jamestown Comprehensive Plan, Crystal Surdyk, Edgewater Art House, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Planning Commission, Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals, Powerhaus Fitness Center, Prendergast Landing Project, Zachary Davis, zoning code

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