CANANDAIGUA - Governor Andrew Cuomo and Senator Chuck Schumer launched a statewide push across congressional districts Monday to urge New York's delegation to stand up for the middle class and oppose the repeal or reduction of state and local tax … [Read more...]
BPU Approves Rate Hike for Non City Solid Waste Customers
JAMESTOWN - Members of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities have approved a rate increase for solid waste customers who live outside of the city. That’s according to the Post-Journal, which says the BPU passed its 2018 solid waste budget on … [Read more...]
Jamestown Young Professions Final Fall Speaker Series is Tuesday, Oct. 24 at BPU
JAMESTOWN - The fourth and final installment of Jamestown Young Professional's (JYP) fall speaker series will focus on the Jamestown BPU and energy consumption. The presentation will take place on Oct. 24 at the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities … [Read more...]
League of Women Voters Meet the Candidates Debate is Tuesday Night in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County league of Women Voters is hosting a meet the candidate debate Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Weeks Room at Jamestown Community College’s Arts and Sciences Center, Jamestown Campus. The two-hour event, which begins at 7 … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Barrows Street Shooting Incident that Sent One Person to the Hospital
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Sunday night in the city, injuring one person and sending him to the hospital. According to a media release sent out Monday afternoon, Jamestown Police responded to … [Read more...]
Boil and Conserve Water Notices Remain in Effect for Fredonia Water Customers
FREDONIA, NY - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services on Friday issued a mandatory order for Fredonia water costumers to both BOIL and CONSERVE water. And while the conserve water notice has been since lifted, the mandatory … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 2017 Chautauqua County Clerk Candidates
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. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sam Teresi October 2017 Interview
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 Jamestown City Council … [Read more...]
County Clerk Challenger Critical of Incumbent for Illegal use of Dealer Plates
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore (R-Gerry) is being criticized by his opponent for allegedly violating state motor vehicle law as part of his campaign for reelection. This past week county clerk candidate LeeAnn Lazarony … [Read more...]
Golden Wins Democratic Straw Poll for 23rd Congressional District
RANDOLPH - Democratic Congressional Candidate Ian Golden of Ithaca is the winner of this past weekend’s western southern tier Democratic straw poll for New York’s 23rd Congressional District. According to party officials, nearly 200 Democrats … [Read more...]









