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Jamestown Farmers Market, Third Thursdays Submit Applications To Move Event Locations

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Farmers Market and Third Thursday Concert Series are looking at moving the location of their events within Downtown Jamestown. Special Event Permit applications for both will be voted on by the Jamestown City Council Public Safety … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Active Artist Alliance, CHQ Chamber, City Council Public Safety Committee, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Farmers Market, Jamestown Pride, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Nick Weith, Third Thursday, Third Thursday Concert Series, Wintergarden Plaza

Gov. Hochul Proposes Plan To Protect Residents Against ICE

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a comprehensive plan to protect residents against ICE. Hochul said this plan builds on previous proposals and would “...enhance protections and safeguard the rights of New Yorkers from the overreach of rogue … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Immigration, Kathy Hochul, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Jamestown Community Mourns The Loss Of Johnny LaMancuso

April 20, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown community is mourning the loss of Johnny LaMancuso, who died April 15. LaMancuso, who was 10 years old and a fourth grader at Fletcher Elementary School; had been battling Ewing's Sarcoma. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amanda Sischo, Ewing's Sarcoma, Fletcher Elementary School, Johnny LaMancuso, Johnny’s Mafia, Kevin Whitaker

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools 2026-27 Budget Presentation – April 16, 2026

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Voters across New York State go to the polls Tuesday, May 19, 2026 to vote on school district budgets. We bring you the presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the proposed 2026-27 Jamestown Public Schools budget by Assistant Superintendent of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: 2026-27 JPS Budget, Brittnay Spry, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Innovation Center Presentation – April 16, 2026

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Public Schools District opened the Innovation Center at the former Rogers Elementary School in 2023. Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker gave a presentation to the Jamestown School Board on the direction they’d like the Center to take in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Innovation Center at R.R. Rogers School, Jamestown Public Schools, Jamestown School Board, Kevin Whitaker, Rogers Elementary School

Jamestown Woman Dies Following Accident On Thruway

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Jamestown woman died following a car accident on the New York State Thruway in the town of Evans Wednesday morning. New York State Police said a minivan traveling eastbound veered out of its lane and then back onto the north shoulder, causing it … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Fatal Crash, Linda Haney, New York State Police, New York State Thruway, town of Evans

Forestville, Frewsburg Fire Districts Owe Unpaid Fees To Chautauqua County

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Forestville and Frewsburg Fire Districts have unpaid fees owed to Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Attorney's Office is taking steps to resolve unpaid fees for Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance intercepts and is preparing next actions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Advanced Life Support ambulance intercepts, Chautauqua County Attorney, Chautauqua County Emergency Medical Services, Chautauqua County Government, Emily Woodard, EMS Cost Recovery Act, Forestville Fire District, Frewsburg Fire District, Kathy Hochul

States Win Lawsuit Against Live Nation, Ticketmaster

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A lawsuit involving dozens of states, including New York, has won their lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster. A jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws by eliminating competition and driving … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Letitia James, Live Nation, Ticketmaster, U.S. Department of Justice

Audubon Holding Volunteer Day April 18

April 17, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Audubon Community Nature Center is celebrating Earth Day with a Volunteer Day on April 18. Staff and other volunteers will split into groups to tackle different projects such as sprucing up the gardens, cleaning, grounds work, and more. This … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Audubon Community Nature Center, Earth Day, Sharon Tefft

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU APR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: acoustic, arts, band, entertainment, Live Music, local music, rock, rock and roll, rundown, WRFA

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