WRFARadio · Stormin’ Norman’s Prime Time Sports Show – January 11, 2023 A weekly program, hosted by Norman Rodriguez, focusing on the latest news and information on the national and regional sports scene, including the Buffalo Bills and Sabres. … [Read more...]
WRFA Seeks Summer Interns to Assist with Covering 2023 Jamestown Tarp Skunks Baseball Games
JAMESTOWN, NY – WRFA is once again seeking eligible college students to participate in a Sports Broadcasting Internship program, focusing on live coverage of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks collegiate baseball team during the 2023 summer season. This … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – January 12, 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 JAN 12 … [Read more...]
Sen. Schumer Urges EPA to Investigate Crawford Factory Fire, Assist With Clean-Up
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Jamestown Wednesday to announce a plan to help clean up the former Crawford Furniture Factory site following a devastating fire this past November. Schumer, standing with officials in front of the former factory … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Says NYS Concealed Carry Act Can Remain In Effect Pending Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act can remain in effect pending appeal. The Court upheld a stay that was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Antonyuk v. Nigrelli in December … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Goodell Reacts to State of the State Address
Assemblyman Andy Goodell supports a number of items highlighted in Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address, but says her solutions fail to grasp underlying causes to issues. Goodell said he was glad to see that Hochul highlighted her … [Read more...]
Lucy-Desi Museum Receives $400,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Grant
The Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Museum has received a $400,000 grant to make more artifacts in its archive collection viewable to visitors. The National Endowment for the Humanities grant will enable thousands of rarely-seen archival documents, photos … [Read more...]
JCC Board of Trustees Renews President’s Contract
The Jamestown Community College Board of Trustees has renewed the contract of President Dr. Daniel DeMarte. The Board unanimously approved the multi-year extension at their meeting Tuesday. DeMarte's contract now runs through 2028. DeMarte … [Read more...]
Hochul Addresses Mental Health, Minimum Wage, Public Safety in State of the State
Kathy Hochul delivered her first State of the State Tuesday as an elected Governor of New York. She pledged to expand the number of available beds in psychiatric treatment facilities, address public safety concerns, and tie the minimum wage to the … [Read more...]
Water, Infrastructure Funding, Increased State Aid, Public Safety on NYCOM’s 2023 Agenda
Dedicated funding for water and sewer infrastructure; increased state aid, increased highway aid, and public safety considerations in bail determinations are part of the New York Conference of Mayors' legislative agenda for 2023. Jamestown Mayor … [Read more...]
