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 new role as the county's … [Read more...]
Reed Weighs in on Marijuana Legalization Issue as Justice Department Pushes for Renewed Enforcement, Prosecution
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions outraged the legal cannabis industry last week when he rescinded the Cole Memo, which allowed states to implement their own marijuana laws without fear of federal interference. Now, another pot … [Read more...]
Full Media Release from Walmart Regarding the Closure of Jamestown Sam’s Club
JAMESTOWN - Shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday night, Walmart Corporate Communications sent out a media release regarding the closure of the Jamestown Sam's Club (Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY). Earlier on Thursday, employees at the local store were … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – January 11 to January 18, 2018
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 JAN 11 Trinity Guitars Back Room Radio Hour ft. the Claire … [Read more...]
Walmart Officials Confirms Sam’s Club in West Ellicott to Close on Jan. 26
UPDATE [Jan. 11, 2018 at 2:15 p.m.]: Walmart has confirmed that it will be closing its Sam's Club Store in West Ellicott at the end of January. Phillip Keene Director, Corporate Communications for Walmart/Sam's Club, provided the following … [Read more...]
Flood Watch Issued for Chautauqua County, Most of WNY
MAYVILLE - With Chautauqua County expected to receive heavy rain and rising temperatures today, local and state officials are reminding residents to be prepared for potential flooding. The National Weather Service in Buffalo has issued a Flood … [Read more...]
New York State Police to Start Using Drones as Part of Law Enforcement Efforts
ALBANY - State police in western New York will be among the first across New York State to use drone technology to assist with law enforcement efforts. That’s according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced on Wednesday the launch of the new … [Read more...]
Reed, Problem Solvers Caucus Discuss Infrastructure Spending Plan
WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) says one of his top priorities for 2018 is to focus on securing funding to address aging infrastructure across the country, including here in the New York State 23rd congressman … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Tom Reed Conference Call – January 9, 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media during his weekly conference call on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Among the items discussed is his agenda for 2018, which includes a bill to address infrastructure funding, … [Read more...]
MAST, Chamber President Congratulates New City Council, Voices Concern of Mayoral Appointments
[Editors Note: This story was revised on Jan. 12, 2018 to correct the details regarding how a member of the JLDC board of directors can be appointed, both under the original bylaws and under the new bylaws. WRFA had incorrectly stated the rules … [Read more...]
