ALBANY - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi is in Albany Thursday along with several other officials from across the state to attend the 2016 Regional Economic Development Council Awards program. The program, which will feature the awarding of grant money … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Actions to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure and Increase Accountability for Zombie Properties
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, DFS has also finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of … [Read more...]
St. Luke’s to Host ‘Blue Christmas’ Service Dec. 17
[SUBMITTED MEDIA RELEASE] JAMESTOWN - The Christmas season is traditionally thought of as a happy time - a fun and joyous season of celebration with friends and family. Parties and gatherings filled with smiles, good cheer and laughter seem to be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Resident Paul Leone Discusses Sheldon House Zoning Challenge
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Lakeview Ave. resident Paul Leone about his effort to challenge a decision by the Jamestown Zoning Board of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jamestown Police Chief Updates City Council on Investigation into Recent Shootings
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings updated the Jamestown City Council Monday night on Sunday's shooting on the city's north side. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Chief confirmed the shooting on Sunday, Dec. 5, at the … [Read more...]
Salamanca Charged with Arson Following TitanX Fire
FALCONER - A Salamanca man has been arrested in connection to setting a structure fire that broke out last Thursday at a manufacturing plant in Falconer. Ellicott police say 23 year-old Michael Rucker is accused of setting several fires at TitanX … [Read more...]
State Approves WCA Integration with UPMC
JAMESTOWN - The integration of WCA hospital with a regional health care service provider is now complete. Last week WCA Hospital and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) announced that the integration agreement was finalized and approved … [Read more...]
Reed Announces Details of Vision for Students Plan
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal aimed at reducing college costs for incoming college students and their families. According to Reed, the Vision for Students is a comprehensive plan that … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Resident Doug Champ
Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with local resident and retired BPU administrator Doug Champ about concerns and challenges facing the city, and what he'd like to see be done to address them. … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Investigate Sunday Afternoon Drive-By Shooting on Prendergast
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are investigating yet another shooting incident that took place in the city. Police say the drive-by shooting took place at about 2:15 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of Eighth St. and Prendergast Ave. During the … [Read more...]
