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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

Target Continues Lawsuit To Get Assessment Lowered

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Target is continuing its lawsuit against the town of Ellicott to get their assessment lowered. Target Corporation originally filed the suit in Chautauqua County State Supreme Court in 2023 and has filed it again every year since. The company … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, Target Corporation, Town of Ellicott

Third Thursday To Feature Lazlo Hollyfeld, The Audience

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Third Thursday will feature Lazlo Hollyfeld tonight. Local band The Audience will open at 6:00 p.m. on the Wintergarden Plaza on North Main Street. They will be followed by Buffalo’s art rock band, Lazlo Hollyfeld. In the event of inclement … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Face Painting by Patti, Jumpstart To Third Thursday, Lazlo Hollyfeld, Marcie Bird, Pearl City Clay House, The Audience, Third Thursday Concert Series

61st Annual Chautauqua County 4-H Meat Animal Sale Is Friday

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 61st Annual Chautauqua County 4-H Meat Animal Sale will be held this Friday at the Chautauqua County Fair. The sale, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program, begins at noon at the Warren K. Brown Show Arena. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 4-H Youth Program, Chautauqua County 4-H Meat Animal Sale, Chautauqua County Fair, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County

Two New Student Members Welcomed To Jamestown School Board

July 17, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Two new ex-officio members have been welcomed to the Jamestown School Board. Jamestown High School seniors Hayden Langford and Isaac Rosenfeld will serve as student members of the School Board during the 2025-26 school year. The students’ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Hayden Langford, Isaac Rosenfeld, Jamestown School Board

Proposed Zoning Change Near Jackson-Taylor Park Aims To Promote Development

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A proposed zoning change to the area near Jackson-Taylor Park aims to promote development. Jamestown Deputy Director of Housing Policy & Development Kasie Foulk presented to the City Council Housing Committee on the suggestion to change the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, City Council Housing Committee, Jackson-Taylor Park, Kasie Foulk, zoning code

State Program Launched To Help Small Business Protect Workers During Extreme Heat

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A state program has been launched to help small businesses protect workers during extreme heat. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF)’s new Extreme Heat Equipment Credit. The credit helps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Extreme Heat Equipment Credit, Kathy Hochul, New York State Insurance Fund

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