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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

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

Sofia Russo Named New Agriculture Program Coordinator At CCE Chautauqua

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County has announced that Sofia Russo is their new Agriculture Program Coordinator. CCE Chautauqua has been undergoing an internal capacity study which has led to innovative growth and positive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Lake Erie Regional Grape Program, Massachusetts Avenue Project, New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Sofia Russo, Spotted Lanternfly

22nd Annual Jamestown Scandinavian Festival This Weekend

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 22nd Annual Jamestown Scandinavian Festival will take place this weekend at the Northwest Arena in Jamestown. The event will run 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Beginning at the Jamestown Farmer’s Market … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: ABBAMania, Northwest Arena, Scandinavian Folk Festival

RTPI Holding Summer Soiree on Saturday

July 16, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute will hold its annual Summer Soiree this Saturday. The event from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. will feature live music by The Assembly, hors d’oeuvres by The Catering Company WNY, and an open bar with wine by Johnson Estate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Roger Tory Peterson Institute

Gov. Hochul Announces Actions To Assess Impact Of Tariff Policies

July 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced actions to assess cost increases and supply chain disruptions caused by the Trump Administration’s tariff policies. At the Governor’s direction, Director of State Operations Kathryn Garcia sent a memo to State … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Donald Trump, Kathryn Garcia, Kathy Hochul, New York State Empire State Development, New York State Office of General Services, Tariffs

Jamestown Farmers Market Receives Grant To Expand Off-Season Growing

July 15, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market has been awarded a $50,000 Farmers Market Resiliency Grant from New York State. This funding will help expand the market’s reach, increase farmer participation, and improve year-round access to fresh, locally grown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Farmers Market Resiliency Grant, iCap Core program, Jamestown Farmers Market, Nick Weith, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Western New York Foundation

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