WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines Thursday to repeal landmark 2015 rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet. The approval of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal in a 3-2 vote marked a victory for … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
Police Seek Public’s Help in Wednesday Stabbing Incident on Sampson St.
JAMESTOWN - City police are seeking information regarding a stabbing late Wednesday that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Officers and EMS crews were notified of the stabbing at 125 Sampson St. around 8:15 … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Dec. 14 to Dec. 22
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 THU DEC 12 Back Room Radio Hour 2017 Christmas Show ft. Teal Weatherly, … [Read more...]
Economic Development Council Awards $327,500 in Funding to Jamestown, $9.5 Million throughout Chautauqua County
ALBANY - The effort to continue the redevelopment of downtown Jamestown received another boost on Wednesday. The New York State Regional Economic Development Council announced that three projects in the city will receive $327,500 in state funding … [Read more...]
Resolution to Eliminate Free 2-Hour Parking Downtown will Likely be Tabled
JAMESTOWN - A proposal to eliminate all 2-hour courtesy (free) parking spaces in downtown Jamestown will likely be tabled later this month. Jamestown city councilman and finance committee chair Tony Dolce told WRFA Wednesday that he will recommend … [Read more...]
City Officials Receive Details on Northwest Arena Expansion Plan
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council this week learned more about the sale of a piece of city land in downtown Jamestown that will be used to help in the expansion effort of the Northwest Arena. The Arena wants to build an addition along the … [Read more...]
Southwestern School District Voters Approve Capitol Improvements Project
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that Voters in the Southwestern School District have approved a capital improvements project and an energy performance contract in a special vote held on Tuesday. Both propositions were passed by … [Read more...]
Reed Calls Recent Attention to Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases a ‘Watershed Moment’, Stops Short of Supporting Investigation of Trump
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is weighing in on the sexual assault scandals that have rocked politics in recent months. During a conference call with regional media on Tuesday, Reed said America is witnessing what he calls a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] City Officials Hear Concerns, Questions Regarding Proposed Sale of Wastewater Treatment Facility
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials were bombarded with concerns and questions regarding a proposal to sell the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities wastewater treatment plant to the Jamestown Local Development … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Eliminating Free Downtown Parking Spaces
“There were business people involved in the proposal and it was their recommendation. They came [to the council] a couple of weeks ago and said this is what they wanted. Now whether or not every business is in agreement with it, I can’t say." - … [Read more...]