A Jamestown diner has received variance approval for a new location on North Main Street. The owners of The Eatery, currently located in the Fluvanna Plaza at 194 Fluvanna Avenue, had petitioned the Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals for the … [Read more...]
Bipartisan Bill Introduced In U.S. Senate To Designate Spotted Lanternfly An Invasive Species
A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, including New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, have introduced a bill to designate Spotted Lanternfly as an invasive species. The Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act would designate the pest as an … [Read more...]
Senators Borrello, Ort Tour Lakewood Farmers Market For National Farmers Market Week
State Senator George Borrello was joined by Republican Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt in celebrating National Farmers Market Week at the Lakewood Farmers Market Thursday. Borrello said the visit was to highlight the work that farmers do as well … [Read more...]
SNAP Recipients To Receive More Secure Chip-Based Cards In 2027
SNAP recipients will receive new, more secure chip-based cards starting in 2027. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) recently finalized a contract with a vendor to provide … [Read more...]
Exhibit ‘An Explosion Of Color’ Opens At Pearl City Clay House August 8
Pearl City Clay House is presenting new gallery exhibit, An Explosion of Color, featuring the work of artist Janet Cookson. The exhibition opens with a public reception from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, at Pearl City Clay House located … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 6, 2026
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 AUG … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Required To Fill Ward 2 Seat Ahead Of November Elections
Jamestown Mayor Ecklund will fill the City Council Ward 2 seat ahead of November General Elections. Mayor Kim Ecklund said under State Election Law she has 60 days from the time the seat formerly held by Tony Dolce was vacated to appoint a new … [Read more...]
Lucille Ball Comedy Fest Starts Today
The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival starts today in Jamestown with tickets still available for headlining shows. The four day festival takes place today through Sunday, August 9 and will feature comedian Jerry Seinfeld performing tonight at the … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities’ 2025-26 Fiscal Year Giving Exceeds $9 Million
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has announced that its 2025-26 fiscal year giving has exceeded $9 million. The organization raised $7,280,436 through Appeal 2026 with total philanthropic gifts increasing by 7.8% to reach $9,075,325. Catholic … [Read more...]
Gavin Paterniti To Perform At Reg Lenna’s Memory Cafe
Musician Gavin Paterniti will be the performer at this month’s Memory Cafe at the Reg Lenna Center for The Arts. Gavin is a part-time musician from Jamestown who also currently works as WRFA’s Programming Coordinator. He’s a self-described “old … [Read more...]
