Chautauqua County’s representative in Congress says he supports President Donald Trump’s temporary ban on immigrants from seven Middle Eastern countries. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23), who was an early … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Economic Development, Addressing Poverty, and Government Efficiency Highlight 2017 State of the City Message
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi delivered his 2017 State of the City message to the Jamestown City Council and members of the press on Monday night. However, just like last year, the mayor decided not to read the State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell Discusses NYS Executive Budget
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with NYS Assemblyman Andy Goodell about the 2017-18 executive budget, offered by Gov. Andrew Cuomo earlier this month. … [Read more...]
State of the City, Tax Abatement Resolution Scheduled for Monday Night’s City Council Meeting
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council will hold its first voting session of 2017 Monday night with a full agenda, including the delivery of the mayor's annual State of the City report. However, it remains to be seen if the report will be read aloud, … [Read more...]
Bemus Point Main Jailed for Possession of Illegal Firearms, DWI
ELLERY - A Bemus Point man faces multiple charges after a car crash Saturday morning in the town of Ellery near Sinclairville. Chautauqua County sheriff’s deputies say the crash occurred just before 2 a.m. on Route 380 at Pickard Rd. … [Read more...]
Former Key Bank Building Receives $500,000 Grant to Assist with Redevelopment
JAMESTOWN - A former bank and downtown landmark will receive major funding from the state to help in a redevelopment project. Late last week Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nearly $40 million has been awarded to 75 communities from the state’s … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] State, Local Officials Welcome Bus Manufacturer to Jamestown
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Less than a year after it was initially announced, a new manufacturing facility is now up and running on Fluvanna Ave. in Jamestown. On Thursday Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul came to Jamestown to join … [Read more...]
After Three Years of Waiting, Chautauqua County Finally Sees Benefits of Start-Up NY
JAMESTOWN - Part of the reason why the New Flyer bus company set up a manufacturing division in Jamestown is due in large part to Start-Up NY. The program, which was launched in 2013 and included an appearance by Gov. Andrew Cuomo at Jamestown … [Read more...]
Rock and Roll Rundown – January 26 2017
Rock and Roll Rundown – Jan. 19, 2017 January 19, 2017 By WRFA Leave a Comment (Edit) 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 … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning in Place from Thursday Afternoon Through Early Sunday Night
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming, and Southern Erie Counties, starting Thursday afternoon and continuing through early Sunday night. According to forecaster in … [Read more...]
