ALBANY - Several new state laws are now on the books now that 2018 has arrived. The New Year brings New York State a higher minimum wage, which is now $10.40 an hour. Meanwhile the minimum wage for fast food workers is now $11.75 outside of New … [Read more...]
WRFA News to Return on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018
The WRFA Morning News and Small Things Considered programs will not be available during the final week of December. Our staff is taking the week off for the Christmas and New Years holidays. As a result, we will not be posting updates on our … [Read more...]
State Announces Grant Funding to Address Harmful Algal Blooms
ALBANY - Chautauqua Lake was named one of 12 lakes in the state to receive a portion of $65 million to combat harmful algal blooms (Or HABs) that “threaten recreational use of lakes as well as drinking water.” As part of his soon-to-be unveiled … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam Targeting Grandparents
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Sheriff Joseph Gerace is warning County residents to be cautious of recent telephone-based scams in the county. One of those scams is called the “Grandparent Scam” which involves a phone call from someone pretending to … [Read more...]
Jamestown Public Schools Placed in Temporary Lockout Following ‘Implied Threat’
JAMESTOWN - All schools in the Jamestown School District were temporarily put in lockout protocol following what school officials call an "implied threat" that came Thursday morning. According to school communications coordinator Cathy Panebianco, … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – Dec. 21 to Dec. 29
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 21 The Karl-Marks Duo - Good Time Saloon - Jamestown Comedy Open … [Read more...]
Despite Criticism, Reed Touts GOP Tax Reform Plan as an Economic Boon for All Americans
WASHINGTON - The first major federal tax overhaul in more than three decades has been approved by congress and now awaits the signature of the president. After clearing the House and Senate, the GOP’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is on its way to the … [Read more...]
2017 Campaign Continues for United Way of Southern Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The United Way of Southern Chautauqua County recently reported reaching 84 percent of its $1,325,000 goal for the 2017 Campaign. Many workplace campaigns have come to an end and efforts are now focused on closing the final gap. The … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Back Room Radio Hour Ep 31 – 2017 Christmas Special
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Trinity Guitars' Back Room Radio Hour 2017 Christmas Special - hosted by Bill Ward and featuring music from: - Teal Weatherly - Steel Rails - Cindy Love - Steve Davis - Adam McKillip - The Probables' Steve … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed Conference Call on Tax Reform Bill – Dec. 20, 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) holds a conference call with regional media to discuss the passage of the final Tax Reform Bill in Congress. … [Read more...]
