JAMESTOWN - Approximately 50 people attended Tuesday Night's Downtown Revitalization Initiative meeting at the Robert H. Jackson Center. The public meeting was hosted by the New York State Department of State and HR&A Advisors, the consulting … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patrick Morris, Executive Director of CODE, Inc.
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Patrick Morris, executive director of CODE, Inc. about the agency's effort to build a new housing development on … [Read more...]
Lake Effect Snow Warning in Effect for Wednesday Night Into Friday Morning
UPDATE [12:45 p.m. Tuesday]: The National Weather Service has upgraded the Lake Effect Snow Watch to a Lake Effect Snow Warning, and extended it to 7 a.m. Friday. Accumulations of 4 to 8 inches Wednesday night, 3 to 5 inches Thursday, 1 to 2 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Teresi Addresses City Snowplowing and Removal Following Weekend Storm
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Despite the challenges and justified criticism, the snow plowing and removal efforts by city road crews this past weekend deserve to be recognized. That’s the message from Jamestown mayor Sam … [Read more...]
Next Public Meeting Involving $10 Million Economic Development Grant is Tuesday at Jackson Center
JAMESTOWN - Area residents wanting to offer input on how $10 million in state economic development funding should be spent in the city will have an opportunity to offer their thoughts during a meeting Tuesday night in Jamestown. From 5:30 to 7:30 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi: December 2016 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the recent rash of shootings that have taken place in the city and it's impact … [Read more...]
Over $4.7 Million in Economic Development Funding Coming to Chautauqua County
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the recipients of $700 million in economic and community development funding through Round 6 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. A centerpiece of the Governor's strategy to … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Chautauqua County Brace for Lake Effect Snow Thursday and Friday
BUFFALO - The National Weather Service has issued a Lake Effect Snow warning for the region, which began 6 a.m. Thursday and continues until 6 a.m. Saturday. According to the warning, the locations that will be impacted include Chautauqua, … [Read more...]
35 Water Sample Collected at Jamestown Public Schools Exceed State Standard for Lead
JAMESTOWN - Lead has been detected in some of the drinking water that was recently tested at Jamestown Public Schools. That’s according to school officials, who announced earlier this week that the district - along with all others in New York … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Addresses Recent Shootings, 2017 City Budget During Thursday Interview on WRFA
JAMESTOWN - Mayor Sam Teresi says the recent unsolved shootings that have taken place in the city remain number one on the city’s list of issues that need to be addressed. LISTEN TO FULL INTERVIEW During an interview with WRFA that will air … [Read more...]
