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Latest News from Jamestown NY

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

New Location Planned for 2016 Street JAM

February 16, 2016 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

CELORON - It’s never too early to start thinking about warmer weather, and one of the biggest events in the Jamestown area will be here before you know it. The premier outdoor basketball tournament in Chautauqua County will return to the Jamestown … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Street JAM, The Resource Center

Two Men Charged in Connection to Death of Russell, Pa. Teen

February 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

WARREN, PA - Pennsylvania State Police have reportedly found the body of a teenager who’s been missing since late Friday morning. State police say the murdered body of 18 year-old Marcus Mattson was recovered after a suspect confessed to the crime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Gary Williams, James McDaniel, Marcus Mattson, Pennsylvania State Police, Russell PA Homicide

YMCA Holds Community Meeting to Address Termination of Eastside Y Manager

February 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown YMCA held a community meeting Thursday night at the Eastside Family YMCA. The meeting was reportedly conducted by YMCA executive director Mark Eckendorf and was held in response to the firing of former Eastside Y manager Max … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfonso Pagan, Eastside YMCA, John Barber, Mark Eckendorf, Max Martin, YMCA of Jamestown

Judge Rules Chautauqua Can Move Forward with Replacement of Amphitheater

February 12, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - A Judge has dismissed the request to halt the demolition of historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, meaning work is now able to proceed. On Thursday judge Frank Sedita said he would lift the temporary restraining order that has halted the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Amphitheater, Chautauqua Institution, Committee to Preserve the Historic Chautauqua Amphitheater, Frank Sedita

[WATCH] Governor Announces Economic Development Project that will Deliver 900 Jobs in Dunkirk

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK, NY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday announced a major expansion of Athenex that will create 1,400 jobs throughout Western New York, including 900 in Dunkirk. This announcement, made possible by a partnership with the SUNY Polytechnic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News, Video Tagged With: Alain Kaloyeros, Andrew Cuomo, Andy Goodell, Athenex, Cathy Young, Howard Zemsky, Johnson Lau, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Tom Reed, Vince Horrigan, Willie Rosas

Authorities Recover Body of Missing Russell, Pa. Teen, Suspect in Custody

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

WARREN, PA - Pennsylvania State Police have reportedly found the body of a teenager who's been missing since late Friday morning. State police say the murdered body of 18 year-old Marcus Mattson was recovered after a suspect confessed to the crime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Homicide, James McDaniel, Marcus Mattson, Pennsylvania State Police, Russell PA Homicide

Gov. Cuomo to Announce Details of $200 Million North County Project on Thursday

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

DUNKIRK - Governor Andrew Cuomo will be in Dunkirk Thursday morning for a major announcement regarding economic development. While there hasn’t been too many details released regarding his announcement, it’s believed it will be connected to a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Athenex, New York State Budget

YMCA Removes Martin as Eastside Family YMCA Manager

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The head of the Eastside Family YMCA has been fired. The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting Thursday that Max Martin was fired as manager of the Eastside Y, a position he’s held since 2011. The termination came after the Post-Journal … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alfonso Pagan, Eastside YMCA, John Watkins, Mark Eckendorf, Max Martin, YMCA of Jamestown

Ellery Takes County to Court over Landfill Expansion

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - The town of Ellery has filed a lawsuit against the county to try and stop its effort to develop a new cell at the county landfill. The town filed the lawsuit last week against both the New York State Department of Environmental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Court, Chautauqua County Legislature, County Landfill, Ellery Town Board, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

County’s Top Democrat Blasts Clinton, Sanders for Not Selecting Local Party Member as Delegate Candidate

February 11, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green is blasting both the Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders campaigns for failing to include Chautauqua County in its delegate selection process. “We are the biggest county, with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2016 Election, 23rd Congressional District, Barabara Lifton, Bernie Sanders, Bushra Sheikhs, Chautauqua County Democratic Committee, Democratic Party, Democratic Presidential Primary, Donald Brazely, Emily Adams, Hillary Clinton, Irene Stein, Mary Thorpe, Mathew Ashford, Molly Grover, Norman Green, Shawn Hogan, Svante Myrick

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