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Jamestown City Council Member Calling For More Enforcement Against Illegal Fireworks Sales

July 11, 2024 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

A Jamestown City Council member is requesting more enforcement when it comes to illegal fireworks sales in the city. Public Safety Committee chair and Council member at large Jeff Russell said he had been contacted by a Jamestown Police Lieutenant … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fireworks, Jamestown City Council, Jeff Russell, Leigh Anne Jordan, Tony Dolce, Zach Sandberg

Independence Day Celebrations Have Begun In Chautauqua County

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Independence Day celebrations have already begun across Chautauqua County. Tonight in Silver Creek, the annual Fourth of July Fireworks and Music event will feature the 2nd Time Around Band performing from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Village Ball … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point, Cassadaga Lakes, Chautauqua Lake, Chautauqua Lake Association, City of Dunkirk, Findley Lake, Fireworks, Independence Day, Lakewood, Silver Creek, Village of Mayville

City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in NYS

July 3, 2024 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is reminding residents that fireworks are illegal in New York State. The City urged people to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks. A press … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Fireworks

Folks Reminded To Be Safe with Fireworks This July 4th

July 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Folks are reminded to take some safety precautions, especially with fireworks, while celebrating Independence Day Tuesday. In New York State in 2021, there were 199 fireworks-related injury visits reported by emergency departments, with 142 of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fireworks, Independence Day, New York State Division of Consumer Protection, State Office of Fire Prevention and Control

Independence Day Celebrations Set For Across Chautauqua County

July 3, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A variety of events will be taking place across Chautauqua County for Independence Day Tuesday. In Mayville, the grand parade starts at 10:00 a.m. with the theme of "One Heart, One Flag, One Nation." Following the parade, festivities will begin at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fireworks, Independence Day

Collaborative Children’s Services Planning to Hold Four Events in Jamestown in 2022

February 9, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A local organization is hoping to bring four events to Jamestown this year. Collaborative Children's Solutions' Pat Smeraldo made a presentation to the City Council Public Safety Committee about the activities he has begun working on. CCS was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Brent Sheldon, City Council Public Safety Committee, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade, Fireworks, Jamestown Labor Day Festival, Jamestown Tarp Skunks, Marie Carrubba, Patrick Smeraldo

Fourth of July Festivities Set To Go In Chautauqua County

July 2, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

With most COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Fourth of July festivities are set to go on in Chautauqua County this weekend. In the Village of Lakewood, the 2021 Lakewood Firecracker 10K and 2 Mile run/walk will happen in person on Saturday, July 3rd. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Lake Association, Fireworks, Independence Day

Bemus Point Will Have July 4th Fireworks

June 30, 2021 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

There will be fireworks in Bemus Point this Fourth of July. The Bemus Point Business Association announced they met their fundraising goal for the display. The fireworks show will take place at 10pm, Sunday, July 4th from barges in Bemus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bemus Point Business Association, Fireworks, Independence Day

Jamestown Police Chief Remind Public Fireworks are Still Illegal in New York

June 28, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding residents that fireworks are still illegal in New York State. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, officers have responded to 31 fireworks complaints during the month of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Fireworks, Harry Snellings, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Police Department

Several Independence Day Celebrations Planned in Chautauqua County

July 3, 2012 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - Tomorrow is Independence Day throughout the United States, and several communities here in Chautauqua County will be hosting events throughout the day. As is tradition, the annual Chautauqua County July 4th Celebration will again take … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2012 Firecracker Run, 4th of July Parade, 4th of July Summerfest, Chautauqua County July 4th Celebration, Fireworks, Independence Day, Mayville Lakeside Park, Midway State Park, Skylighters of Western New York, YMCA of Jamestown

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