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Community Matters is a weekly, hour long program focusing on various issues that relate to the Jamestown and Chautauqua Region. Featuring various guests, recaps of important news, and the occasional commentary from WRFA Public Affairs Director Julia Ciesla-Hanley, Community Matters is your source for engaging and relevant radio programming in Chautauqua County.
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WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the results of a study on the reuse of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk, Governor Cuomo’s announcement that once the state hits 70% vaccination […]
June is Dairy month in the United States. WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension‘s Katelyn Walley-Stoll about challenges faced by dairy farmers as well as their economic impact on our community.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on changes we’ve seen at the City level one year after the murder of George Floyd as well as an update on the American Rescue Plan […]
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell about the District’s efforts to combat summer slide and learning gaps caused by the pandemic by expanding its summer learning programs.
The Chautauqua County Humane Society is in the middle of kitten season. WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Brian Papalia about adoption and fostering options as well as how you can help the organization financially.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with County Executive PJ Wendel about what’s happening with the Chautauqua Lake District, kayak launches, Memorial Day, and more
The annual Hope & Healing Conference takes place June 10th. WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to County Mental Hygiene‘s Steve Kilburn and Prevention Works Executive Director Melanie Witkowski about this year’s virtual conference.
Memorial Day weekend is a kind of unofficial kick off to summer. WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with American Red Cross‘ Meg Rossman who gives us some tips to help make this summer a safe one.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to County Mental Hygiene‘s Steve Kilburn and Evergreen Health‘s Ian Eastman about how drug overdose deaths are up significantly for 2021.
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – May 20, 2021 WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked about public markets, mobile markets, community gardens, and more with Public Market Director Linnea Carlson.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson about the Center’s Summer Fun weeks and Riverside Saturdays series that they’re planning.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Lutheran Corporate Recruiter Lisa Melquist about how assisted living facilities are dealing with recruitment issues.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the new Chautauqua Lake MOU, a new Food System Map, updates on the Mental Hygiene Department, and more.
New York State has extended the moratorium on utility companies shutting off services to customers affected by the Pandemic. WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown BPU‘s Frank Galeazzo about how this is affecting our local […]
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke to James Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Greene about the library’s new fundraiser as well as summer programming.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Public Works Senior Civil Engineer Mark Schlemmer about the City of Jamestown’s street work projects for this summer.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the latest on COVID-19 guidelines and events, municipal broadband, and more.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley discussed the 2021-22 Jamestown School Budget that’s up for a vote on May 18th with School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Western New York Land Conservancy Deputy Executive Director Jajean Rose-Burney about plans to purchase property next to Allegany State Park as well as the WNY Wildway.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Chautauqua County Humane Society‘s Brian Papalia about their Pennies 4 Paws fundraiser, fostering bunnies, adopting kittens, and more.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Executive Director Frank Besse on rehabilitation work happening at Potter’s Terrace–AIDS Memorial Park
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about various developments in guidelines when it comes to COVID-19, the future of the Jamestown Airport and some news about Chautauqua Lake.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Marvin Community House Consultant Marlin Casker and Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling about their joint project to bring QR-code self-guided tours to their facilities.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension Field Crop Specialist Josh Putnam about current soil conditions and what’s going on with the growing season in Chautauqua County.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Communication Coordinator Becky Robbins and Solid Waste Division Administrative Assistant Gloria Miranda about the new garbage container program being rolled out as well as Spring […]
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley and Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Business Development Coordinator Craig Garass-Johnson discussed the NYSERDA grant received by the BPU to advance climate technology manufacturing.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County of Chautauqua Industrial Development Agency CEO Mark Geise about the survey results on the formation of a Chautauqua Lake District.
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Bob Lingle, owner/operator of Off the Beaten Path bookstore, to learn more about Independent Bookstore Day, happening Saturday, April 24.
WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County.
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Electeds Discuss Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: April 15, 2021
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell, State Senator George Borrello, and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist weigh in on the recently approved legislation that legalizes recreational marijuana in New York State
Amanda Gesing talks with WRFA about the Jamestown YWCA‘s “Stand Against Racism” event scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about federal COVID funding, borrowing for the city’s parking garages, public safety and police contracts, and much more.
Brian Papalia talks with WRFA’s Julia Ciesla-Hanley to give an update on cat adoptions, the “Pennies 4 Paws” fundraiser, and a “Pawp” Up Adoption event that is scheduled for the Chautauqua Mall on April 10th.
We spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2021-22 New York State Budget that was passed this week. Senator Borrello shared his concerns about the $212 Billion spending plan.
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the “Save Our Stages” fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We’ll hear […]
The entire Jamestown Community is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of council woman Victoria “Vickye” James, who pass away suddenly on Saturday, March 27. Vickye was known for her love of her family and […]
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Chautauqua County Democratic Chair and Election Commissioner Norm Green
Current Chautauqua County Democratic Election Commissioner and Chautauqua County Democratic Committee Chair Norman Green joins us on Community Matters. Green talks about why he filed a lawsuit against the County Legislature to prevent the appointment […]
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling, director of Fenton History Center, and Julia Ciesla-Hanley, communications coordinator for Jamestown Pride, to share details about the upcoming exhibit at the Fenton that focuses on the history […]
Sen. George Borrello (R-NY 57th District) joins us for a conversation and update on news coming out of Albany. We discuss the embattled governor Andrew Cuomo, the State Budget, and COVID response.
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel talks about the federal COVID-19 relief funding Chautauqua County is set to receive from the federal government, while also reflecting on COVID-19 pandemic on the one-year anniversary of the state […]
The Chautauqua Center has taken over the family planning services previously offered by the Chautauqua County Department of Health. Sarah Gilbert from TCC and Kelly Whitver from the County Health Department are guests on Community […]
We discuss news out of Albany with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott), who shares his thoughts on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the COVID-19 vaccination effort, and his thoughts on the State […]
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Linnea Carlson, Manager of the Jamestown Public Market, who gives us details about 2021 Virtual Grow Jamestown Garden Fair, coming up later this month on March 27.
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about COVID-19, his hopes for reopening businesses and attractions in the city, a new contract with the the city’s Firefighters Union, and much more.
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. He also talks about his future hopes for […]
The Catholic Charities Appeal 2021 is now underway. The appeal is the charitable organization’s annual campaign that helps to raise funding for 57 programs and services throughout WNY. This year’s goal is to raise $10 […]
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media about a recent report involving a CDC recommended Vaccination Site in Chautauqua County being scuttled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with several other issues including the $1.9 trillion […]
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on COVID-19, including the ongoing effort to vaccinate country residents.
Andrew Kolstee, chair of the Libertarian Party of Chautauqua County, joins us to discuss the removal of the libertarian party from the New York State election ballot in 2021, and why he and others feel […]
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about his recent bout with COVID-19, Ward 3 Polling, and his State of the City.
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated.
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker to discuss how the district is dealing with COVID-19, and also to get an update on the school budget process.
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media to discuss the recent GOP Congressional Caucus meeting involving the selection of leadership positions for the new congress, as well as whether or not to take action against […]
Chautauqua County district attorney Jason Schmidt talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample to discuss his first month on the job as the county’s new top prosecutor, while also discussing some of the challenges the office is […]
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county – including how the vaccination effort is going and what eligible residents should know if they are waiting to be vaccinated. […]
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce talks with WRFA to give an update on some issues and initiatives facing the city and council.
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media to share his thoughts on upcoming inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden while also answering questions from the media.
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with New York State Senator George Borrello (R-NY 23) to get his reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2021 State of the State Address, while also discussing some of his own priorities […]
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county – including addressing the rise in local cases during the past few weeks as well as where things sit with the […]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist offers gives us an update on COVID-19 and its impact on city operations, as well as his reaction to the state’s highest court deciding not to hear an appeal from the […]
WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Katie Catro, board chair of Community Helping Hands in Jamestown, NY, to talk more about the organization and the services it provides to the community. For more information, also visit […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson: Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson, executive director of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, to discuss various accomplishments and initiatives […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Dec. 17, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers update on the COVID-19 situation in the county as numbers continue to rise during the holiday season.
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson – Dec. 17, 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with recently appointed Jamestown Police Chief Tim Jackson to learn more about his goals for the JPD, […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Keeping Each Other Warm w/Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing from the Keeping Each Other Warm to learn more about the clothing drive initiative and […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct. 3, 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, now that […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Dec. 3, 2020 Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist offers his thoughts on the 2021 city budget that was approved by the Jamestown City Council on Monday, Nov. […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Tony Dolce Discusses 2021 City Budget WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to preview the 2021 budget that will be voted on Monday night, Nov. […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Doug Champ: Nov. 19, 2020 Jamestown resident and community advocate Doug Champ stops by the WRFA studio to share his thoughts on city business and how he tries to remain […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Nov 12, 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel for an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county, as well […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: November 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district’s preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school year during […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Nov. 6, 2020 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses several issues involving the city of Jamestown, including a recap of his 2021 Executive Budget and an updated […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - 2020 Election Recap with Chautauqua County BOE Commissioner Brian Abram
WRFARadio · Community Matters – 2020 Election Recap with Chautauqua County BOE Commissioner Brian Abram WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with County Board of Elections Commissioner Brian Abram to get a recap of how voting went […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – 2020 Election Recap with J Schmidt, PJ Wendel, A Goodell, and G Borrello WRFA’s Jason Sample gives a recap of the local races for the 2020 election and also interviews […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 29, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update. He also talks more about the 2021 County Budget, including his response to the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Principal Planner Ellen Shaddle Discusses Downtown Parking WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Principal Planner Ellen Shadle to discuss downtown parking in the city, including a proposal to remove […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 15, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update following the recent outbreak at Tanglewood Manor in West Ellicott. He also talks more […]
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. District Attorney Debate: Jason Schmidt and Patrick Swanson A debate between the two 2020 candidates for Chautauqua County District Attorney – Patrick Swanson and Jason Schmidt. Moderated by WRFA’s Jason […]
WRFARadio · 2020 Chautauqua Co. Executive Debate: Richard Morrisroe and PJ Wendel A debate between the two 2020 candidates for the special election of Chautauqua County Executive – PJ Wendel and Richard Morrisroe. Moderated by […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Oct. 8, 2020 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses several issues involving the city of Jamestown, including previewing the 2021 executive budget, getting an update on the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Organizers Discuss Upcoming National Coming Out Day Event WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Julia Ciesla-Hanley from Jamestown Pride and Noah Goodling from the Fenton History Center about an online event […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Presents the 2021 City Budget JAMESTOWN – Mayor Eddie Sundquist presented a $34.86 million proposed 2021 spending plan during a budget rollout presentation on Thursday afternoon […]
WRFARadio · 2020 New York State Assembly 150th District Debate: Andrew Goodell and Christina Cardinale A debate between the two 2020 candidates for New York State Assembly in the 150th District – Andrew Goodell and […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Oct 1, 2020 County executive PJ Wendel gives a COVID-19 update and also talks more about the 2021 County Budget, which he presented on Sept. […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jajean Rose-Burney from the WNY Land Conservancy CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY – The Western New York Land Conservancy and the Friends of the College Lodge Forest are announcing a $200,000 challenge gift […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioner Norm Green Originally recorded on Sept. 24, 2020. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Board of Elections Democratic Commissioner Norman Green, who offers […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce, Sept. 24, 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council president Tony Dolce on Sept. 24, 2020 to get an update on several […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – 2021 Chautauqua County Budget Q&A with Wendel, Nazzaro, Chagnon Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel (R-Lakewood) offers more details about his 2021 executive budget that was presented to the Chautauqua County […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 17, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county and also offers a preview of the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Amy Rohler Discusses the United Way’s 2020 Campaign WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Amy Rohler, executive director of the United Way for Southern Chautauqua County, to learn more details about […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Sep 10, 2020 – Part 2 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist discusses several issues involving the city of Jamestown, including a proposed residency requirement for city police […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Sep 3, 2020 Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county as it saw a surge in new […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: September 2020 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker gives an update on the district’s preparation and planning for reopening for the 2020-21 school year during […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Sep 3, 2020 – Part 1 Jamestown mayor Eddie Sundquist offers an update on COVID-19 in Jamestown, NY as the northern part of Chautauqua County continues […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – State Sen. George Borrello, August 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Senator George Borrello to discuss Albany’s response to COVID-19, the State Budget, and Mail-In/Absentee voting during the 2020 General […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Frank Besse, Jamestown Renaissance Corporation: August 2020 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Frank Besse, newly appointed Urban Core Director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation, about recent changes with the organization, […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: Aug 20, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19 in […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Dr. Bert and Mary Rappole Discuss the Our House Campaign for Hospice AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Dr. Bert Rappole and his wife Mary Rappole […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County DA Patrick Swanson: Aug 6, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson about challenges facing the DAs office […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: Aug 6, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist checks in for an interview on Community Matters and gives an update on city […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: July 30, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19 in […]
WRFARadio · Rep. Tom Reed – July 28, 2020 Conference Call AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on July 28 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who offers his initial thoughts on the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Kevin Whitaker: July 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with newly appointed Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Kevin Whitaker, who shares details about his […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Candidate for NY Chautauqua County DA: July 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Republican Candidate for Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt stops by the studio to explain why […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff Jim Quattrone: July 16, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone joins us to talk about a variety of issues, including COVID-19’s impact […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: July 16, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19 in […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: July 2, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist checks in for an interview on Community Matters and covers a variety of subjects […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Alize Scott and Taylor Scott from the Jamestown Justice Coalition AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Alize Scott and Taylor Scott about the recently created Jamestown […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: July 2, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel talks about the Fourth of July Weekend in Chautauqua County during COVID-19, as […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including reaction to the governor’s […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce: June 25, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce to get his thoughts on […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ Discusses City Government AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident and frequent city council meeting attendee Doug Champ, who shares his […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: June 18, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including Phase 3 reopening, graduation […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Candidate for NY State Assembly Christina Cardinale: June 11, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s June 11, 2020 conversation with Christina Cardinale of Jamestown, the Democratic Candidate in the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Linnea Carlson and Sarah Gilbert Discuss 2020 Jamestown Public/Mobile Market AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2020 Jamestown Pubic Market will have its opening day on Saturday, June 13, 2020 […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: June 11, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including preparing for Phase 3 […]
WRFARadio · Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce Discusses Financial Restructuring Plan AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown City Council will be voting Monday, June 8 on a financial restructuring plan for the city […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Prendergast Library Executive Director Anne Greene AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Anne Greene, Executive Director of the James Prendergast Library about the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: June 4, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist talks about a series of protests that took place recently in Jamestown – one […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Rich Morrisroe: May 28, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s May 28, 2020 conversation with Dunkirk attorney Richard Morrisroe, the Democratic Candidate in the […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Co Chair Kris Selstrom AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation recently announced a reorganization effort, along with the launching of new assistance programs to […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 29, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including preparing for Phase 2 […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown School Superintendent Brett Apthorpe Discusses 2020-21 Budget AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe joins us to discuss the impact COVID-19 has on the district’s […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: May 21, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD County Executive PJ Wendel gives us an update on the COVID-19 situation, including the Phase 1 Reopening […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: May 21, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist gives an update on COVID-19 and also provides more details about the recently approved […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county and also gives his thoughts about the delay in the Western New York region reopening.
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with the Democratic, Working Families and SAM Parties Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano. Just like two years ago, Mitrano is challenging incumbent Republican Tom Reed in […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist to get an update on the COVID-19 situation in the city, it’s impact on local government, and some of the steps […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel offers an update on the COVID-19 situation in the county and also gives his thoughts about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, which focuses […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: April 30, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD PJ Wendel gives a weekly COVID-19 update with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample. Originally recorded and […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Election Commissioner Norman Green Discusses Canceled NY Presidential Primary AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD New York State Board of Elections cancelled the Democratic Presidential Primary scheduled for June 23. WRFA’s […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD There’s been a rise of drug overdoses and overdose fatalities in Chautauqua County during March and […]
WRFARadio · Rep. Tom Reed – April 28, 2020 Conference Call AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on April 28 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the coronavirus […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – NY Senator George Borrello: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Sen. George Borrello to get his reaction to the state’s COVID-19 response and […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive Paul “PJ” Wendel to learn more about his call […]
WRFARadio · Community Matters – Jamestown Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe: April 23, 2020 AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample to give an update on how […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) holds his weekly conference call with regional media and is joined by several upstate Republicans to discuss and make a case for reopening the upstate […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist talks with WRFA and gives an update on city government on Thursday, April 16 as the community continues to adjust and makes its way through the […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with County Executive PJ Wendel and discusses the health response to COVID-19, the impact it is having on county government, as well as his thoughts on […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD New York State Law already requires no direct hand contact for food service workers when working with prepared foods that are considered “ready to eat” – yet local resident Cory […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua Center in Jamestown and Dunkirk continues to offer healthcare services during the COVID-19 state of emergency. WRFA’s Jason Sample recently talked with Alicia Ekstrom from TCC to learn […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R – Ellicott, 150th District) to get his thoughts on the state’s response to COVID-19 and also the passage of the 2020-21 […]
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY – Representatives from Catholic Charities continue to to remind the public that the 2020 Appeal is still underway with a goal of $10 million. While the organization serves all of Western New York, […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on April 7 to get an update on the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the impact it has had on city […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on April 7 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the novel coronavirus situation with regional media.
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Nicole Mucheck, Director of Behavioral Health and Care Coordination Services at The Resource Center, to find out what impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the county’s COVID-19 response efforts during an interview with WRFA’s Jason Sample on Thursday, April 2, 2020.
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe to get an update on how Jamestown Public Schools is coping with the COVID-19 State of Emergency and also get an […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on April 2 to get an update on the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the impact it has had on city […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown City council president Tony Dolce took time out on Tuesday, March 31 to give an update on how the COVID-19 novel coronavirus crisis is impacting city government.
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Conference Call on March31 with Rep. Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who provides an update on the coronavirus situation with regional media. Reed comments on the amount of assistance requests […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY-23) Holds a Conference Call with region media on Friday afternoon, March 27, to give his thoughts about the passage of the $2.2 Trillion […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel provides an update on the county’s COVID-19 response efforts during an interview with WRFA’s Jason Sample on Thursday, March 26, 2020.
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is continuing to offer services to local residents during the COVID-19 crisis. WRFA’s Jason Sample recently talked with director Patricia Brinkman to get […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Sen. George Borrello to get an update on the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the impact it has had on the state, along with an […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist to get an update on the COVID-19 State of Emergency and the impact it has had on city operations.
One of the areas largest skilled nursing providers and independent living facilities has taken several steps in the past few weeks in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Heritage, based in Gerry, NY, provides an estimated […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2020 Census is now underway with local residents having received the first census mailer instructing them on how to fill out the census form online. To help raise awareness […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample about several issues involving the city, including the recent annexation effort, an update on collective bargaining arbitration with the police union, […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with State Senator George Borrello to discuss the State Budget, Bail Reform, Transportation funding, and several other state issues that have an impact on residents in […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Alize Scott to learn more about a series of Black History Workshops taking place in Jamestown as part of the buildup to the city’s annual […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Luke Fodor from St. Luke’s and Linnea Carlson, director of the Jamestown Public Market, about a new collaboration between the two to help ensure the […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talk with John Jablonski, executive director of the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy (CWC), and Becky Nystrom, CWC board president, to learn more details about the CWC and some […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN – Family Service of the Chautauqua Region (FSCR) is inviting the community to its annual “Pasta for a Purpose” fundraiser. The event will be held on Friday, Feb. 14 […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday Feb. 6, 2020. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about various issues affecting city government, including Ambulance Service, the city’s Smart City Capital Investment […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD The Fenton History Center will host a series of special events in February both at the historic Fenton Mansion and also at a popular restaurant in downtown Jamestown. WRFA’s Jason […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed budget and its impact on the school district. In addition, Apthorpe provides […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample invites newly appointed Chautauqua County Executive Paul “PJ” Wendel into the studio to introduce him to WRFA listeners and talk about various issues the county is facing […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Frank Besse, president of Chautauqua County Young Democrats about recent comments made by Sen. George Borrello on the Automatic Voter Registration bill in Albany.
JAMESTOWN – Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Highlights from the city of Jamestown’s 2020 Reorganizational Meeting, including remarks and an interview with both Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Council President Tony Dolce.
INTERVIEW ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with James Colby and Rachel Tome about the Mindfulness through Breathing and Chair Yoga – a seminar that is taking place Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi took time out during his final month in office to sit down and talk with WRFA’s Jason Sample, WJTN’s Terry Frank and The Post-Journal’s Dennis Phillips to […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Public Defender Ned Barone to get his take on the state’s new Criminal Justice reform measures […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi for the final time in his tenure as mayor. Teresi did not seek reelection and […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor-elect Eddie Sundquist on Thursday, Dec. 5 to discuss his transition effort, including details on his four community input sessions taking place in Dec. 5, […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson to get more details about attendance at the NCC and the economic impact it’s had on the region. On […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jennifer Champ from the Fenton History Center about the upcoming holiday exhibit along with several other events and activities […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown resident Doug Champ about his continued involvement staying engaged in city government affairs, as well as some local issues and topics, including the 2020 city […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA’s Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Elect Eddie Sundquist to discuss winning the 2019 mayoral election and his transition to the mayor’s office.
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi discusses the 2020 city budget with Jason Sample, including a recently announced $350,000+ savings and how it could be […]
The 2019 Mayoral Candidates Debate, taking place Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 at the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts Media Arts Studio on featuring candidates for mayor Andrew Liuzzo, Eddie Sundquist, and David Wilfong. Moderated […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Live from the Reg Lenna’s Media Arts Studios, a 90-minute debate featuring the three candidates for Mayor of Jamestown in the 2019 General Election: Andrew Liuzzo (Libertarian), Eddie Sundquist […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for New York State Senate 57th District, featuring candidates Austin Morgan (D) and George Borrello (R). Presented by […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Candidate Forum for Mayor of Jamestown, featuring candidates Eddie Sundquist (D), David Wilfong (R), and Andrew Liuzzo (Libertarian). Moderated by […]
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019 A recap of the Sept. 30, 2019 Jamestown City Council meeting, in which the council voted 8 to 1 in favor of borrowing up to […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello released his 2020 budget proposal on Sept. 25, 2019. The budget includes no increase to the property tax rate but does require some […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA’S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE The 2019 Mayoral Candidate forum for the city of Jamestown, presented by the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and featuring candidates Andrew Liuzzo, David Wilfong, and Eddie Sundquist.
ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson and Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone about the impact the recent Criminal Justice Reform measures enacted by […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA’S SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Andrew Martin Kolstee, chair of the Chautauqua County Libertarian Party, to talk about the growth and recognition the party has seen both locally and […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019. In part one of this week’s Community Matters program, WRFA’s Jason Sample interviews JPFA President Shawn Shilling to learn more about the firefighters union’s […]
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to get an update on several initiatives that are taking place in the […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT WRFA SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. Jamestown mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his monthly interview and offers his thoughts on a recent court decision involving […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE WRFA’s Jason Sample interviews Mark Smeltzer from Heritage Ministries and David Mercugliano and Hilary Forman from HealthPRO Heritage to learn more about a recently collaboration announced between the local […]
ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Alicia Ekstrom from the Chautauqua Center about the recent opening of its new facility on Institute St. in Jamestown. Plus she offers details on the services […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the start of the 2019-2020 school year, including […]
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample interview Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi. The mayor discusses the status of bargaining unit contracts, the Fund for Downtown Programming, Housing programs, and […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 25, 2019. Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon offers details on several upcoming events at the Jackson Center, including: A Lecture on George Marshall by […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally recorded Thursday, July 18, 2019 Broadcast in two parts on July 25 and Aug. 1, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Democratic Congressional Candidate Dr. Scott Noren (Ithaca, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, July 18, 2019 We talk with Mayor Sam Teresi to get his thoughts on the National Comedy Center as it approaches its one-year anniversary of opening […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, July 18, 2019 Local health officials discuss Lead Poisoning and the effort to remove lead from homes within the community. Guests include Dr. Lillian Ney with […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, June 27, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Steven Cobb and Sheridan Smith about the Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County, its mission of offering […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 27, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with New York State Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott, 150th District) to get his thoughts about the 2019 legislative session, which […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 20, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Republican Candidates for State Senate George Borrello and Curtis Crandall. The two will square off in a GOP Primary […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, June 13, 2019 There are 3800 Republicans in Jamestown who will have the opportunity to vote in the June 25 Primary and select their party’s candidate […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Ted First, the chair of the first ever Chautauqua Lake Conference at Chautauqua Institution. All area residents and lake enthusiasts are invited to the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD The Give Big CHQ fundraiser is returning to Chautauqua County. On Thursday CRCF Executive Director Tory Irgang and project coordinator Liz Jones from Chautauqua Region Community Foundation stop by […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his June interview and talks about economic development in the city, including his reaction to a local company – […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD Originally recorded Thursday, May 30, 2019 Broadcast in two parts on May 30 and June 6, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with 2018 Democratic Congressional Candidate Tracy Mitrano. Mitrano […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 30, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council – Ward 2 Candidates Tony Dolce and Raven Mason Thompson. Dolce is the long-time incumbent for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 23, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with newly appointed Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon to learn more about her vision for the organization […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 23, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with JHS Marching Band Director Megan Murray, JHS A Cappella Choir Director Norm Lydell, and Jamestown Development Director Vince […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 23, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Heather Lynn and Burke Lindquist from Lynn Development Group to learn more about several projects the downtown developer […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 16 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recent decision by the Jamestown City Council to challenge a State Supreme […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Recorded Friday, May 10 and Broadcast Thursday, May 17 2019. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (150th, R-Ellicott) stops by the WRFA Studio in Jamestown, NY to discuss several issues and items […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 16, 2019 Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Bret Apthorpe shares details on the proposed 2019-20 JPS School Budget prior to the May 21 public vote. Plus […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 9, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Justin Hanft from the Chautauqua County Education Coalition to get more details about the coalition and how its […]
ASHVILLE, NY – Ashville’s Cody Willett and his family have officially been given a complete home makeover, thanks to the Military Makeover with Montel TV Show. Program host Montel Williams unveiled the newly renovated home […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, May 2, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with James Prendergast Library Executive Director Tina Scott and Board President Joni Blackman about the library has been able […]
JAMESTOWN – Wednesday, May 1 is the start of a month-long celebration of National Foster Care Month, a nationwide effort to bring awareness to the more than 430,000 children and youth in foster care. MOBILE […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN AT SOUNDCLOUD The 2019 Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast from April 12, 2019, featuring both Assemblyman Andy Goodell and former State Senator Cathy Young as they offer thoughts on […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, April 11, 2019 Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio to discuss the State Budget and its impact on Jamestown. Plus the mayor talks […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, April 4. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with city resident Doug Champ, who’s voiced his concerns about the impact the state’s policy on shifting electric generation to […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD JAMESTOWN – The Chautauqua County Humane Society (CCHS) has launched a new program that gives area residents an opportunity to experience the energy, compassion, and love of having […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 28, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Dr. Bret Apthorpe, superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools, about the 2019-20 State budget and the impact it will […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 28, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Curtis Crandall, chairman of the Allegany County Legislature and Republican candidate for the New York State Senate’s 57th […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 21, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Maria Perez-Cruz, district director for Catholic Charities’ services in Chautauqua County, and Deb Felton, Chautauqua County WIC coordinator, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 22, 2019. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Austin Morgan (D-Freedom), candidate in a special election for New York State 57th Senate District, being held this […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 14, 2019 Jamestown Resident and Republican candidate for Jamestown City Council Greg Lindquist shares details on why he’s throwing his hat into the ring for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Thursday, March 14, 2019 National Comedy Center Executive Director Journey Gunderson discusses the recent federal designation of the NCC, signed by the President earlier this month. She […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 7, 2019. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi provides information on two lawsuits involving the city – the annexation of property in the Town of Ellicott and challenge […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local attorney and 2019 Jamestown Mayoral Candidate Eddie Sundquist. Sundquist has received the City Democratic Committee’s endorsement for mayor. […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally Airing Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Legislator and 2019 Jamestown Mayoral Candidate David Wilfong. Wilfong has received the City Republican Committee’s endorsement for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy discuss the recently completed Chautauqua Lake Conservation Statement, which offers a general understanding of […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. WRFA’s public affairs director Jason Sample sits down and talks with Republican City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo about his first year in office as well […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 Chautauqua County Election Commissioner Norman Green stops by the WRFA studio to discuss recent changes in state election law and what they mean for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi talks about his decision not to seek reelection, along with details about some initiatives he’s laid out in his 2019 […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample about his first month on the job and gives an update on several initiatives […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council’s Housing Committee on heard details about the proposed Gateway Lofts housing project during it’s Jan. 14 meeting at city hall. Representatives from the organizations involved with […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Recorded Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Initially broadcast Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe talks about several issues involving the school district, including the Small Cities Lawsuit […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Recorded on Tuesday Jan. 15 and originally airing on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive George Borrello to review his first […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Doug Conroe, executive director of the Chautauqua Lake Association, about the organization and its mission along […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about his upcoming State of the City report, the effort to fill […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE UPMC Chautauqua’s Outpatient Chemical Dependency (OPCD) unit received a grant in 2017 to help the hospital deal with treating opioid addiction in the greater-Jamestown community. The grant falls under what […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. Tory Irgang, Executive Director of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, and Jamie Billquist stop by the WRFA studio to discuss the Rosemary Billquist […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local resident and musician Ryan Melquist about a recent mission trip he participated in with Conduit Ministries that brought […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Mark Geise, CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Richard Dixon, CFO of the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2019 city budget that was approved at the end of […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Sen. Catherine Young (R-Olean) about her recent reelection to the New York State Senate, the GOP losing control of the Senate as […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Dec. 6 2018 When Lakewood village officials opted to not hold the annual “Christmas in the Village” promotion during Small Business Saturday this year, a local business owner […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Chautauqua Striders is asking for members of the community to come forward and consider volunteering a few hours each month to serve as a mentor for local students. WRFA Public […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is pleased to announce that the annual Christmas Parade and Holiday Celebration, presented by The Resource Center, will feature pre-parade musical entertainment, a traditional […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson to learn how things are going at the NCC during its first […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday Oct. 11, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with John Jablonski from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy about some of the initiatives that are currently underway.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally Airing Nov. 15, 2018 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with city resident and local community activist Doug Champ.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Full audio of the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Meet the Candidates Forum, featuring the two candidates for New York State Assembly (150th District): Incumbent Andrew Goodell (R) […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Full audio of the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County Meet the Candidates Forum, featuring the two candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff: Incumbent Joseph Gerace (D) and Challenger James […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. WRFA features the two candidates in the 2018 race for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, incumbent Tom Reed (R-Corning) and challenger Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE [SOUNDCLOUD] Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018 WRFA poses a series of questions to the two candidates running for the 150th Assembly District of New York State (Chautauqua County) in […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA 2018 Election Special: Candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff Candidates for Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace (Democratic incumbent) and James Quattrone (Republican challenger) respond to a series of questions from […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Oct. 4, 2018 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Steven Ald from Southern Tier Environments for Living, Jacqueline Chiarot Phelps from YWCA of Jamestown, and Tami Berg from […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Richard Fleurant and Ian Eastman from Evergreen Health about the 16th annual Dining Out for Life, happening Tuesday, Oct. […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Several residents from northern Chautauqua County appear at the Sept. 26, 2018 meeting of the county legislature to share their concerns and frustrations over three wind projects that are either […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Breeanne Agett, epidemiology manager at the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, to learn more about the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE New York 23rd Congressional District candidate Tracy Mitrano (D-Penn Yann) voices her concern that only three debates have been scheduled between her and incumbent Representative Tom Reed (R-Corning) prior to […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally recorded Sept. 17, 2018 Jamestown Community College, the American Association of University Women (AAUW), and the Chautauqua County League of Women Voters celebrate Constitution Day 2018 with a presentation […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2018 Local resident Amy Peterson from Civic Brews stops by the studio to share details about the local crowdfunding effort, including what to expect at […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2018 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling, executive director of the Fenton History Center, to learn details about the upcoming Saints & Sinners Cemetery […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 12, 2018 WRFA public affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the upcoming city budget, a pending constable appointment, the possibility of […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – The Jamestown Public Market announces their annual Market to Table event, set this year for September 17. Public Market Manager, Linnea Carlson, is excited to work with market […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. WRFA Public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jack Porcari, executive director of WNY NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) to […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe discusses the start of the new school year with WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – The Labor Day weekend is upon us and there’s a variety of activities and events in store to keep people busy all weekend long, including the 39th annual […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has spent time this summer touting the House Problem Solvers Caucus. Created in January 2017, the group is […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018. Public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi in his monthly interview on WRFA. This month Teresi offers an update on […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday Aug. 16, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson about the growing caseload in his office and his effort […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 3, 2018. WRFA’s Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Democratic Candidate for Congress Tracy Mitrano about the outcome of the June Democratic Primary, her platform, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Market manager Linnea Carlson about the Jamestown Public Market mobile market initiative, being […]
Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Journey Gunderson about the National Comedy Center, including the history of the project as well as what to expect once it […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 26, 2018. Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling and Chautauqua County Humane Society communications director Brian Papalia stop by the WRFA studio to share details […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 19, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Robert H. Jackson Center intern Cameron Hurst about an upcoming exhibit focusing on the life and legacy of Jamestown […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 19, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello, who provides a mid-year update on various issues affecting the county, including shared services […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 12, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the completion of two new phases of the Jamestown Riverwalk Project, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 28, 2018. Chautauqua Lake & Watershed Management Alliance Executive Director Erin Brickley talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample about the latest news from the alliance, including the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday June 28, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample stops by the Fenton History Center in Jamestown to talk with Jennifer Champ and learn more about the new History of […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 28 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Kim Ecklund about the 2018 16-18 Year-old Babe Ruth World Series, coming to Jamestown’s Diethrick Park in August. Ecklund is […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 21, 2018. A series of interviews recorded during the past two weeks with the five Democratic Candidates for the New York State 23rd Congressional District and […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 7, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Tory Irgang and Liz Jones about the #GiveBigCHQ promotion, happening Thursday, June 14.
Originally airing June 7, 2018. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the WRFA studio for his monthly interview and gives a rundown on the city’s 2018 Community Development Block Grant and Home program proposals, which […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 24, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with community advocate Rick Huber about the current state of drug addiction and treatment options in Jamestown, NY. Before retirement, […]
JAMESTOWN – WRFA’s Jason Sample talks to Linnea Carlson from the Jamestown Public Market to learn all the details about this year’s market, which opens Saturday, June 9 from 10am to 2pm at its downtown […]
Originally airing Thursday, May 31. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Kellie Roberts and Brian Papalia from the Chautauqua County Humane Society to learn more about the services offered at the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – Chautauqua County executive George Borrello is hoping residents who travel a lot for business and/or pleasure will consider using Boutique Air when it comes to the Chautauqua County […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 17, 2018. The Jamestown Strategic Planning and Partnership Commission held its monthly meeting on May 17 with representatives from several different downtown development projects on hand […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 3, 2018 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jennifer Champ, Education and Exhibits Director from the Fenton History Center about a renovation that is taking place in […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 10, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with NYS Assembly candidate Judith Einach of Westfield about her candidacy. Earlier in the week Einach announced she would be […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, May 10, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown School Superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the proposed 2018-19 school budget that will be up […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 3, 2018 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Ericka Garcia, Foster Care Program Manager for G.A. Family Services; Kara Kloss, Family Resource Coordinator; and Edwin […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 3, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an update on several items, including the arbitration hearing between […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 26 2018. JAMESTOWN, NY – WRFA’s Jason Sample interviews Victoria Patti, Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention Coordinator/Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene and Ann Rosenthal from […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 26, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with State Assembly Andy Goodell (R-Chautauqua County) about the passage of the 2018-19 state budget as well […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, April 19, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jason Corwin, Seneca Nation Media and Communications Director and activist with the Defend Ohiyo group. […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 12, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample interviews Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to discuss the final numbers of the 2017 city budget, which yielded a […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 5, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with James Colby (GreenUp Jamestown) and Marion Beckerink (Robert H. Jackson Center) about GreenUp Jamestown 2018, including the upcoming panel […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 5, 2018 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Sue Jones from the Jamestown Noon Rotary Club about the 2018 Fire and Ice Ball. The Fire and Ice […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Dr. Sherri Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Sherri “Sam” Mason with Fredonia State and Helen Domske with NY Sea Grant. Both […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Max Della Pia, a retired Air Force officer from Owego and candidate for Congress in the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – Jamestown Renaissance Corporation is back with its popular GROW Jamestown Garden Fair and Home Show, presented by Mikes Nursery and scheduled for Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 15, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Greg Rabb, chair of the Jamestown Planning Commission and chair of the Jamestown Board of Public […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, March 8, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jeff Smith from the St. Susan Center about the 2018 Basket Fair. JAMESTOWN – The Basket Fair will […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 8, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an update on several city initiatives, including the proposal to […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 1, 2018 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthrope about school safety and security, anti-bullying initiatives, the 2018-19 school […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 23, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Community Helping Hands board members Elizabeth Cipolla and Jade Kingsbury about the 80s Rewind Party and Fundraiser, taking place […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Linda Andrei, retired cardiologist and 2018 candidate for Congress in the New York 23rd Congressional […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 15 and Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with three former members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities – John […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with James Colby and Becky Nystrom about GreenUp Jamestown 2018, a local initiative with a mission to unite the arts, humanities, and sciences; business and industry, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Kate Ewer from Chautauqua County 4-H to learn more about the 2018 Have a Heart for 4-H Fundraiser – […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Jamestown attorney and congressional candidate Eddie Sundquist to get an update on his campaign, including a discussion on campaign […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an explanation on the recent changes of the bylaws of […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE CHAUTAUQUA – Local residents of all ages are being invited to the “Kick Cabin Fever Indoor Triathlon” this weekend. This year’s tenth annual event will take place on Saturday at […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Todd Tranum, President and CEO of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce and the Manufacturers Association […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018 Senator Catherine Young (R-Olean, NY 57th Senate District) offers her initial thoughts on the 2019 State Budget proposal, presented by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown-area resident James Bliss about his recent goodwill trip to Puerto Rico, where he delivered toys […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 11, 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello to learn more about his short term plans as he gets acclimated to his […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to learn more about the proposed sale of the City Wastewater Treatment […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. WRFA Public affairs director Jason Sample talk with Democratic congressional candidates Ian Golden (Ithaca, NY) and Eddie Sundquist (Jamestown, NY) to get their response […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Dec. 14, 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with outgoing Jamestown City Council President Greg Rabb as he reflects on 10 years of public service to the Jamestown community.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi stops by the studio to share details on a proposal to sell the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jeff Smith and Katie Murdock from the St. Susan Center in Jamestown to learn more about […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tracy Mitrano, Ithaca attorney, educator and consultant and and 2018 candidate for Congress in the New […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 23, 2017 (Thanksgiving). Jamestown resident Georgeanna Guiffrida stops by the WRFA studio to provide details of the Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown, NY project, now […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov.16, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dianne Courtney Freeman of UPMC Chautauqua WCA about Breast Cancer Awareness, including both prevention and treatment. More […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – A Jamestown area resident is asking the community to help him in his effort to provide for Puerto Rican children during the Christmas holiday season. Jamestown’s James Bliss […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, November 16, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2018 city budget, his recent trip to Albany, and his […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Gregory Carlson, director of Veterans Services in Chautauqua County.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Lillian Ney, Kia Briggs, and Janet Forbes about the upcoming “Many Faces of Addiction” forum […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 27, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Ian Golden, Ithaca businessman and candidate for Congress in the New York 23rd Congressional District. More […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 26. 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Amy Rohler from Community Helping Hands about the 2017 CHH Emporium, taking place on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017. Part 2 (of 2) of WRFA’s 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large seats for Jamestown […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 at 8 p.m. Part 1 (of 2) of WRFA’s 2017 Election Preview Special, focusing on the six candidates running for the three at large […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Frank Morano of the New York Reform Party to learn why he supports voting “yes” for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. WRFA features the two candidates for Chautauqua County Clerk, incumbent Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) and challenger LeeAnn Lazarony (D-Cassadaga). Election Day 2017 is Nov. 7.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi the 2018 city budget proposal that he released and presented to the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive Candidate Mike Ferguson (D, WF, WEP – Fredonia) about why he’s running for executive and how he plans to deal with several […]
[LISTEN] Commmunity Matters - Interview with Dr. Bret Apthorpe at JHS Government and Economics Class
Recorded Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Jamestown Publi Schools Superintendent Dr. Bret Apthorpe at Jamestown High School in front of Mr. Peterson’s Government and […]
SIX CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY RESTAURANTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2017 Originally airing Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Kimberly Lombard from Evergreen Health Services about the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Executive Candidate George Borrello (R, C, I – Irving) about why he’s running for executive and how he plans to deal with several […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Max Martin and Yamil Melendez from the Hispanic Community Council of Chautauqua County to learn more about the local […]
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Mental Health advocate Kevin Hines in advance of his appearance in Chautauqua County for Suicide Prevention […]
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chanda Lynn Germain about Rally to Recover Jamestown. The event will feature a variety of local and national speakers, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti (Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention), Anne Rosenthal (Chautauqua Tapestry), and Chris Anderson (Resource Center) about the 2017 Chautauqua County Suicide […]
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Dr. Bret Apthorpe, the new superintendent of Jamestown Public Schools. The interview serves as an introduction […]
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about some of the challenges the city is facing as he continues […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with former New York Lt. Governor and former mayor of Jamestown Stan Lundine about the New York […]
JAMESTOWN – Mayor Sam Teresi and the Labor Day Festival Committee have announced that the 38th Annual Greater Jamestown Labor Day Festival will be held Sunday, September 3, 2017, from noon until 9 p.m. at […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 24, 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Steven Cobb from the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, and Tina Chamberlin Glenn, a local mother who recently […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Ian Eastman from Evergreen Health Services about International Overdose Awareness Day and a series of events scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 31 at […]
Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jason Spain and Heather Lynn from Lynn Development to learn more about the local development business […]
Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Gallant, Corning-Painted Post educator, NYSUT representative, and candidate for Congress in the New York 23rd […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lisa Hatch, the new executive director of the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample continues his mid-year conversation with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an update on several quality of life […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, July 27, 2017 WRFA public affairs director talks with Rick Huber, Director of New Program Development at the Mental Health Association in Jamestown NY, to get an […]
Originally airing Thursday, July 27, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Jamestown resident and addiction and recovery advocate Chanda Lynn stops by the WRFA studio to share her story and message with our listeners. Chanda […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A new effort is underway in the city of Jamestown to identify all the zombie properties in the city and work toward addressing as many as possible before they fall […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE DUNKIRK – A panel discussion on local wind power, presented by the League of Women Voters on July 19 at JCC North Training and Conference Center, 10807 Bennett Road, Dunkirk. […]
Originally airing Thursday, July 13, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi to get an update on several initiatives the city has been working […]
Originally airing Thursday, July 13, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Eddie Sundquist, Jamestown attorney and candidate for Congress in the New York 23rd Congressional District. More […]
Originally airing Thursday, July 13, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Jamestown native Matt Prohaska (JHS ’88)shares details of his recent return trip to the city, including his impression of the city today, compared to […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 29, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Falconer Mayor James Rensel, Ellicott Town Supervisor Patrick McLaughlin, Falconer School Board President Todd Beckerink, and […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing June 22, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Community College political science professor Gregory Rabb to learn more about his recent trip to Palestine […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 15, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, who offers his reaction to a public hearing that took place on […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Save the Art Group Responds to Library's Plan to Auction Art Collection
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with a three local residents – Bill Locke, Robert Plyler, and Nancy Bargar – who are part of a larger group that supports […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 8, 2017 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talk with LeeAnn Lazarony, Democratic candidate for Chautauqua County Clerk in the 2017 Election, following her announcement to […]
MOBILE APP USERS JAMESTOWN – Local food and produce will once again be sold in downtown Jamestown starting this weekend. On Saturday the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will launch the newly rebranded farmers market, now called […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – Students from the Infinity Visual and Performing Arts Center have been working hard since October to prepare for this weekend’s annual Spring Showcase. Sponsored by the Shults Auto […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 11, 2017 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample interviews Ericka Garcia, Foster Care Program Manager for G.A. Family Services, and Edwin Rodriguez, Director of Marking and […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 11, 2017 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Prendergast Library executive director Tina Scott and board president Tom Rankin to get an update on […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 25th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 13. The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive, the country’s largest […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 4, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the effort by the city to annex a piece of property […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 27, 2017. John Jablonski and Lyle Hajdu from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy stop by the WRFA Studio to update listeners on the organization’s events and initiatives for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 27, 2017. Ian Eastman, Victoria Patti and Anne Rosenthal stop by the WRFA studio to talk about Hope & Healing for Chautauqua 2017, an event to […]
JAMESTOWN – A community meeting on how to apply $1 million in state funding toward the fight against poverty is being hosted by the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County later this week. The community […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 20, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the cost of the recent rash of arsons that hit the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 20, 2017 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local doula Mary Hetrick about the upcoming “Meet the Midwifes and Doula Night” scheduled for Thursday, April 27 at […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 20, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County legislator and county executive candidate George Borrello (R-Hanover) about his recent announcement to run […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 6, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti to get more details about the Glow Your Mind 5K run, sponsored by […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 6, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Carrie Rinehart and Victoria Patti from CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Chautauqua County, who remind […]
[LISTEN] Community Matters - Jana McDermott Discusses April 29 Diamond Dinner Auction to Benefit CAP
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 30, 2017. WRFA talks with Jana McDermott (pictured) from Child Advocacy Program of Chautauqua County (CAP), who shares details about this very important organization and its […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE St. Susan Center is proud to announce their 14th Annual Welcome Spring Basket Fair! Doors open at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 1st at the Jamestown Community College Physical Education Building […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 23, 2017 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Vince Horrigan, who is serving his final year as county executive, deciding not to run for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 16, 2017. WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Chris Breen and Mary Maxwell from the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation to get more details about the 2017 Grow Jamestown […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The 2017 Annual Appeal for Catholic Charities of Western New York is now underway. On March 16 edition of Community Matters, WRFA’s Jason Sample talked with Maria Perez-Cruz, Catholic Charities’ […]
Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017 MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE NOTE: The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 22 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County Education Coalition executive director […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2017 winter meeting for the New York Conference of Mayors, […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, March 9, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County native and current University at Albany Director of Legislative Affairs Rey Muniz III about […]
Originally airing Thursday, March 2, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Rev. Luke Fodor and Jim Colby from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church about GreenUp Jamestown, a new […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – Local and regional community members are voicing their disappointment with President Donald Trump’s decision to reverse an executive order by former president Barack Obama designed to protect transgender […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with Rev. Luke Fodor about Alex House, a supported recovery house that will be opening in the city of Jamestown. A community shower is scheduled for […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017. WRFA talks with Mark Potok from the Southern Poverty Law Center, based out of Montgomery, Ala., about its release of the 2016 Hate Map […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Feb. 16, 2017. The Jamestown Public Schools Board of Education in Jamestown NY is given details and information to consider in regards to establish policy for transgender students […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the Governor Andrew Cuomo’s proposed 2017-18 state budget and the impact […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with NYS Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the 2017-18 executive budget, offered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – Less than a year after it was initially announced, a new manufacturing facility is now up and running on Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown. On Thursday Lt. Gov. Kathy […]
Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE UPMC Chautauqua WCA Hospital’s Andy O’Brien discusses new services being offered by the hospital for residents battling addiction.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – It was a packed house at the James Prendergast Library Thursday night as nearly 100 people showed up to attend a panel discussion on the heroin epidemic in […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with UPMC Chautauqua WCA President/CEO Betsy Wright and UPMC Hamot CEO Jim Fiorenzo to learn more details […]
MOBILE APP USERS LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN – The drug addiction crisis in Chautauqua County has yet to see a decline. That’s according to Rick Huber, who currently serves as CEO of the Mental Health Association […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County native Sarah Tranum about Grandma Mabel’s Chocolate Candy Kit. Sarah is a designer who […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Georgeanna Guiffrida Culpepper and Audrey Ralston about the Keeping Each Other Warm in Jamestown, NY. Keeping […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 16, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tabby Raynor and Taylnn Kendall about Taylnn Kendall’s Giving Mission, a project started by Miss Taylnn […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc. about the agency’s effort to build a new housing […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recent rash of shootings that have taken place in the […]
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lakeview Ave. resident Paul Leone about his effort to challenge a decision by the Jamestown Zoning […]
Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with local resident and retired BPU administrator Doug Champ about concerns and challenges facing the city, and what he’d like to see […]
Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. WRFA public affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Ruth Lundin, Executive Director of the Audubon Community Nature Center in Jamestown, NY.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Jamestown Community College alumnus Caleb Abrams (Class of ’12) talks with WRFA’s Jason Sample about his Nov. 21 presentation at Jamestown Community College. Abrams will talk about his involvement with […]
Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Edwin Rodriguez and Kristy Kathman from Jamestown Up Close about the 2016 Downtown Jamestown Holiday Parade (taking place Friday, Dec. 2), […]
Originally airing Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Victoria Patti and Ann Rosenthal from the Community Alliance for Suicide Prevention to learn more details about the current Cup of […]