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Local Property Owner Fined More Than $30,000 For Housing Code Violations

August 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A Jamestown Housing Court Judge has fined a local property owner more than $30,000 after finding him guilty on multiple code violations in regards to 15 properties in the City of Jamestown. The City of Jamestown brought the cases before Housing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Jarrett, Blue RE LLC, Chautauqua Acquisitions, City of Jamestown, Cornerstone CAP JMST LLC, Crystal Surdyk, Dynamic Rentals LLC, Elliot Raimondo, housing code enforcement, Housing Court, JMST PROP LLC, JMST RE LLC, JMST South LLC, John LaMancuso, Legacy Apartments LLC, Northside Rentals LLC, Pearl City Houses LLC, Pinnacle RE LLC, Red Brick Tree LLC, Titan RE LLC, Vacant Property Registration ordinance

Gus Macker 3-On-3 Tournament This Weekend

August 8, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The 2025 Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Jamestown Community College’s campus this Saturday and Sunday. The event is hosted by the City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solutions (CCS), and signature sponsor, Southern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Collaborative Children’s Solution, Gus Macker, Jamestown Community College, Jamestown Fire Department, Jamestown Police Department, Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union

City To Consider Shrinking Proposed Area For Zoning Change

August 6, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is considering slimming down the proposed area near Jackson-Taylor Park that they want to rezone from residential to commercial. The City Council Housing Committee heard concerns from Lafayette Street resident Rhonda Swanson … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Council Housing Committee, City of Jamestown, Jackson-Taylor Park, Kasie Foulk, Rhonda Swanson, Tony Dolce, zoning code

Resolutions To Update Noise Ordinance, Dog Impoundment Fees On City Council Voting Agenda

July 28, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

A resolution to update the City of Jamestown’s noise ordinance is on City Council’s agenda tonight. The resolution under new business would add language that allows Jamestown Police to have a car towed and impounded as a public nuisance after the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown City Clerk's Office, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department, noise ordinance, zoning code

Willard, Allen Street Intersection Closed Due To Sinkhole

July 25, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Motorists are advised that Allen Street just north of the Willard Street intersection is closed until further notice. The City of Jamestown said motorists should avoid the area and use alternate routes. According to posts on social media, a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown

New Behavioral Health Suite Opens At TCC

July 24, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Waterfront Foundation and The Chautauqua Center have cut the ribbon on a new behavioral health suite. The new facility is located on the second floor of the organization’s Institute Street location in Jamestown. TWF officials also unveiled a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, City of Jamestown, Community Development Block Grant, Richard Forsberg, The Chautauqua Center, The Waterfront Foundation

Panzarella Park Dock Closed To The Public

July 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The dock at Panzarella Park has been closed to the public. The City of Jamestown said in a press release that during the initial phase of replacing decking boards, crews discovered significant structural issues beneath the surface. As a result, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Parks Department, Panzarella Park

Brooklyn Square Company Suing For Lower Tax Assessment

July 22, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Brooklyn Square company is suing the City of Jamestown to lower its assessment. Savarina Corporation filed the suit in State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County on Friday, July 18. The current total assessed value of 21-41 South Main Street is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Big Lots, Brooklyn Square, City of Jamestown, Family Dollar, Savarina Corporation, State Supreme Court in Chautauqua County, Tim Horton's

UPDATE: Wine Cellar Patio Closed By Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

An expired lease agreement has been cited as one of the reasons the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation has closed the patio operated by the Wine Cellar on the Wintergarden Plaza in downtown Jamestown, The bar posted on social media that the closure … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Gebbie Foundation, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, Jamestown Urban Design Plan, Jamestown Wine Cellar, Kim Ecklund, Luke Fodor, Potters Terrace, The Wine Cellar, Wine Cellar, Wintergarden Plaza

City Welcomes New Principal Planner, Building Zoning Code Enforcement Officer

July 18, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is welcoming a new Principal Planner and Building Zoning Code Enforcement Officer to its ranks. Jason Kulaszewski will be the city’s new Principal Planner. He comes from Buffalo where he worked for the University at Buffalo’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Ellen Shadle, Jason Kulaszewski, Kenny Garcia, Larry Scalise, PUSH Buffalo, South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, University at Buffalo’s Regional Institute

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