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Gov. Hochul Garners Support For ‘Bell To Bell’ Phone Ban In Schools

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

Governor Kathy Hochul says she has the support of roughly 80,000 parents, students and educators who are endorsing her proposed "bell-to-bell" phone ban. The measure is included in her state budget plan and is designed to reduce distractions in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Kathy Hochul, smartphone ban

‘Turn The River Green’ Event Is Saturday

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Jamestown will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the annual “Turn The River Green” celebration on Saturday. Collaborative Children’s Solutions and the City of Jamestown are hosting the free event on the Riverwalk in Brooklyn Square that will start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chadakoin River, Collaborative Children's Solutions, Greater Jamestown Riverwalk, St. Patrick's Day, Turn The River Green

Law Enforcement Increase Patrols For St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

New York State Police and local law enforcement will have increased patrols this weekend through St. Patrick’s Day to combat drunk, impaired and reckless driving. Chautauqua County Sheriff and President of the NYS Sheriffs’ Association Jim … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Sheriff, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee, Jim Quattrone, New York State Police, NYS Sheriffs' Association, St. Patrick's Day

County Seeking Public Feedback on County Charter, Administrative Code

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Chautauqua County is seeking public feedback as part of the review of the Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code. By law, this review occurs every ten years to ensure that the county's governing documents remain effective and up to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Charter and Administrative Code Review Commission, Chautauqua County Government

St. Luke’s To Hold Creative Non-Violence Workshop

March 14, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A Creative Non-violence Workshop will be held this Saturday in Jamestown. The workshop is being held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in collaboration with the New Neighbors Coalition and Jamestown Pride. It will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Pride, Jessica Frederick, Momina DiBlasio, New Neighbors Coalition, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Jamestown Receives Clean Audit Report For 2023

March 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown received a clean report for the audit of 2023 finances. Drescher and Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit to Jamestown City Council Monday night. The delay of the report on the audit of 2023 is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: 2023 City Budget, American Rescue Plan, audit, Carl Widmer, City of Jamestown, Drescher and Malecki, Government Finance Officers Association, Jamestown City Council

Gov. Hochul Bans Striking Officers From State Position, Sen. Borrello Calls Her ‘Vindictive’

March 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio 3 Comments

Governor Kathy Hochul has responded to the end of the wildcat corrections officer strike by banning protesters from being hired for state positions. Hochul signed an executive order Monday that bars the hiring of individuals who continue to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Central Registry of Police and Peace Officers, Daniel Martuscello, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York Department of Corrections, Taylor Law

Grow Chautauqua Food Distribution Events Underway

March 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A program that brings boxes of locally grown and sourced foods to the Chautauqua County community has returned. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County officials said the New York Food for New York Families ‘Grow Chautauqua’ food … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Blackwell Chapel, Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce, Chautauqua County Rural Ministry, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County, Friendship Baptist Church, Grow Chautauqua Food System Program, Jamestown Public Market, Linnea Haskin, Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program, New York Food for New York Families Program, Ripley Public Library, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, U.S. Department of Agriculture

JHS Production of ‘Les Misérables: School Edition’ Starts Tonight

March 13, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown High School production of “Les Misérables: School Edition” starts tonight and can be seen through March 15. The musical is based on the novel by Victor Hugo, with music by Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. It is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown High School, Jaylynn Carlson, Jennie Caruso, John Johnston, Lauren Scharf, Les Misérables, Lilly Johnson, Meghan Murray, Melissa Beichner, Shea’s Wonder Awards, Zoe Haskins

WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – March 13, 2025

March 12, 2025 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

THE WRFA ROCK AND ROLL RUNDOWN A listing of live entertainment events happening in the greater Jamestown area. Have an event you want us to know about? Use the contact page on our website or send an email to wrfaprogramming@reglenna.com. THU MAR … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local Arts and Entertainment Tagged With: Big Inlet Brewing, Bill Ward, Charity Nuse, Miranda Wilcox, Reg Lenna, rock and roll rundown, Rock n' Roll Rundown, Southern Tier Brewing Company, We Speak Canadian, Wine Cellar

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