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 reaction to the 2017 … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2017
Public Hearing on 2018 City Budget is Monday Night
JAMESTOWN - City residents and business owners wanting to offer comment on the proposed 2018 city budget can do so Monday Night at city hall. The $35.7 million spending plan includes a budget deficit of $947,000, along with a 0.88 percent property … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Weekend Shooting on Fifth Street
JAMESTOWN - Police are continuing their investigation into a home invasion that led to one person being shot and seriously injured early Saturday night. According to information released by Jamestown Police Captain Robert Samuelson, the incident … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Appoint New President for 2018
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Association's Board of Trustees will have a new president in 2018. According to the Jamestown Post-Journal, the library board recently met and discussed officers for 2018, with current board vice president … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Nov. 16 to Nov. 23, 2017
The WRFA Rock n’ Roll Rundown is presented Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and brought to you through the support of the Arthur R. Gren Company in Jamestown,NY James Welch - Scharmann Theater - Jamestown FRI NOV 17 The English … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Veterans Services Director Gregory Carlson
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. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Stigma, Adequate Treatment Continue to Create Challenges in Battle Against Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - It was a packed house at Jamestown Community College’s Scharman Theater Tuesday night as hundreds turned out to hear six different speakers offer an update and provide information in the fight against drug addiction. The "Many Faces of … [Read more...]
Reed, House Republicans Prepare to Act on Tax Reform Plan that Guts Historic Structures Tax Credit
WASHINGTON - Republicans will try to muscle their massive tax bill through the House on Thursday. The plan, which was approved in the House Ways and Means committee last week, has garnered support from most of the GOP in the house including Rep. … [Read more...]
Five Jamestown Board of Public Utility Terms Expire at End of 2017, At Least One New Member to be Appointed
JAMESTOWN - Five out of the nine seats on the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities will be up for appointment at the start of 2018. The BPU is comprised of four city officials along with five citizen members. The city officials who serve on the … [Read more...]
‘Many Faces of Addiction’ Forum Set for Wednesday Night at JCC
JAMESTOWN - An event geared at raising awareness about the causes and treatment for drug addiction is happening Wednesday night, Nov. 15, at Jamestown Community College. The “Many Faces of Addiction: No One Cause, No One Solution,” is being … [Read more...]