On August 22, 2023, WRFA General Manager Jason Sample hosted a Stakeholder Input session to assist with the completion of a Strategic Plan for the radio station, as it transitions away from being a noncommercial station funded by the Corporation for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – August 24, 2023
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel discusses economic development news from this week, the concerns about temporary housing in the village of Falconer, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michael Hill – August 24, 2023
Chautauqua Institution President Michael Hill responds to criticism he's received over major changes to the Opera Company program. … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Calls On President Biden To Direct Federal Government To Help With Assisting Asylum Seekers
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on President Joe Biden to direct the federal government to provide work authorizations, support, and shelter for 100,000 asylum seekers in New York State. Hochul, speaking at a press conference, commended the … [Read more...]
County Legislature Requests Governor Hochul Veto Bill Moving Elections To Even-Numbered Years
Chautauqua County legislators are asking Governor Kathy Hochul to veto a bill that would move some elections to even numbered years. The State Legislature passed the bill, saying the move was made to increase voter participation. Elected … [Read more...]
CCIDA Working On New Policies To Comply With Findings Of State Authorities Budget Office Report
The Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency is working on new policies following a report on the agency by the State Authorities Budget Office. IDA CEO Mark Geise said the ABO found a number of policies that needed to be amended or put … [Read more...]
Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Clans Takes Place Aug 25-26
The Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival & Gathering of the Clans takes place today and tomorrow in Mayville. The event at Lakeside Park will feature nine pipe bands, six Celtic bands, and the gathering of 24 clans. There also will be Celtic … [Read more...]
Audubon Community Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival Set for Saturday, August 26
The Audubon Community Nature Center’s Monarch Butterfly Festival will take place this Saturday, August 26. Attendees at the event from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. are encouraged to wear brightly colored clothes to attract Monarchs in the indoor … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 24, 2023
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 WRFA @ RegLenna.com. THU AUG 24 … [Read more...]
Falconer Residents Requesting Action from County, Start Neighborhood Watch Group Over Transitional Housing Issues
Falconer residents are requesting action by the county again in regards to the use of the Budget Inn for transitional housing by Department of Social Services. Mayor Jim Jaroszynski said he's not heard from county officials since last appearing … [Read more...]
