WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is set to welcome his successor, Donald Trump, to the White House today. The President will be extending an olive branch to a man he has blasted as unfit to serve as commander in chief and who led the charge to … [Read more...]
Despite Clinton’s Win in NY, Most of Upstate Voted Trump in 2016 Election
NEW YORK - In an election in which there apparently were no foregone conclusions, New York proved to be one of few places where conventional wisdom held true in the presidential race: Democrat Hillary Clinton cruised to a win by popular vote with … [Read more...]
Election 2016: Major Victories for GOP Across Country and Southern Tier
The 2016 Election is in the books and it's turned out to be a major victory for Republicans across the country as well as in the Southern Tier. In the race for U.S. president, upstart Donald Trump pulled off one of the biggest surprises in … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Election 2016 – Congressman Tom Reed Victory Press Call
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) talks with regional reporters just before midnight on Election Night, after learning that he won reelection to a fourth term in office. Reed defeated Democratic Challenger, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Patricia Briggs and Monika Garami Discuss ‘Made in China’ Exhibit
Originally airing Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Patricia Briggs, director of the Weeks Gallery at Jamestown Community College, along with photographer Monika Garami about the latest exhibit … [Read more...]
Mayor Holds Public Hearing on Tax Cap Override
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi held a public hearing Monday morning on the city council’s vote to override the state tax cap for the 2017 city budget. In October, Teresi released a $35 million executive budget that increased the city’s tax … [Read more...]
County Board of Elections Prepares for Busy Election Day
MAYVILLE - Election Day 2016 is less than 24 hours away and here in Chautauqua County, the Board of Elections says it’s ready for what is anticipated to be a record voter turnout. VIEW LIST OF CANDIDATES Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 … [Read more...]
Liberty Street Home Damaged by Fire
JAMESTOWN - The quick thinking of a passing motorist is being credited with saving the lives of two residents from an apartment building fire on the city’s north side about 10:30 Saturday morning. The Jamestown Post-Journal says Kevin Dahlbeck was … [Read more...]
Two Arrested and Charged Following Investigation into Heroin Sales in City
JAMESTOWN - Two city residents have been arrested on drug charges following an investigation into the trafficking and sale of heroin in the area. Jamestown Police say members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and State Police C-NET Team … [Read more...]
Buffalo Attorney Claims Lasker Worked to Give Jaroszynski Unqualified Rating
JAMESTOWN - Two regional attorneys are pointing the finger at a Jamestown attorney for allegedly influencing the rating of a Chautauqua County Family Court judge candidate by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission. Frewburg … [Read more...]
