ELLICOTT - A Gerry woman has died following a motor vehicle accident that occurred on Harris Hill Rd. in the town of Ellicott Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 35 year-old Jill Hamrick died as a result of injuries … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Lake Effect Snow Warning Issued Until 4pm Thursday
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties until 4 p.m. Thursday. Forecasters say the greatest snow amounts are expected just inland from Lake Erie along the Chautauqua … [Read more...]
Lack of Funding Jeopardizes Future of Eastside YMCA
JAMESTOWN - The Eastside Family YMCA – which provides after school programming for dozens of Hispanic children and youth in the area – is in danger of closing its doors. That’s according to a report in Wednesday’s Jamestown Post-Journal, which … [Read more...]
Young Announces ‘Planting Seeds’ Initiative to Help NY Farmers, Growers
ALBANY – Senator Cathy Young has unveiled a plan that will help assist more than 100,000 of the state’s farmers and agricultural workforce. On Tuesday the Olean Republican, who represents Chautauqua County in Albany and is a ranking member of the … [Read more...]
Movies at the Reg Continues Wednesday Night with ‘The Hateful Eight’
JAMESTOWN - Quentin Tarantino's 'The Hateful Eight' will show February 10 at 7pm at Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. The film stars Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson and Best Supporting Actress nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh. Set after the end of the … [Read more...]
City Council Gets Update on Proposed North Side Housing Development
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council housing committee is generally in favor of a proposed housing development on the city’s north side. On Monday night the committee discussed the proposed $11 million Jackson Spring housing complex, which would … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: February 2016 Interview
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 (Part 1) and Thursday, Feb. 9 (Part 2). MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE For WRFA's February interview with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, public affairs director Jason Sample reviews the mayor's 2016 State … [Read more...]
Sen. Young Calls Out NRG Power Plant for Reducing PILOT Agreement by 85 Percent
DUNKIRK - The owners of the largest tax payer in the county wants to slash its Payment in Lieu of taxes agreement with the county, City of Dunkirk, and Dunkirk School district by 85 percent. That’s according to Senator Cathy Young, who said NRG, … [Read more...]
City Police Arrest Two in Connection to January Assault Incident
JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown who’s no stranger to local law enforcement has been arrested yet again. City police say 30 year old Rocco Beardsley was arrested over the weekend following an investigation into an assault incident that took place on … [Read more...]
Manufacturing Jobs Continue to Decline in Chautauqua County
ALBANY - Manufacturing Jobs in Chautauqua County continue to go down. The New York State Department of Labor's labor statistics department is reporting 8,900 manufacturing jobs in the county for the month of December – marking the lowest number on … [Read more...]
