Republicans finally elected Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker in the early hours of Saturday morning after a 15th round of balloting. This came after four days and 14 failed ballots, the longest the House has gone leaderless in a century. The … [Read more...]
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist Announces He’s Seeking Re-Election
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist has officially announced he is seeking re-election. Sundquist, at a campaign kick-off event at the Chop House Friday night, said there has been incredible work done over the last four years in the city and he wants … [Read more...]
City Council to Review Resolution to Use $900,000 in ARP Funds for Water Main Replacements
Jamestown City Council will review a request to use $900,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for water main replacements on Roland Road and Juliet Street. The staff report said there has been nine water main breaks on Juliet Street between Camp and … [Read more...]
Catholic Charities Launches 2023 Appeal with $9.5 Million Goal
Catholic Charities of Buffalo has launched its 2023 Appeal with a goal of raising $9.5 million by June 30th. This year marks the 100th year of Catholic Charities serving Western New York and the 99th year for the annual Appeal. The annual … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees
The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Musician and Music Educator John Cross – January 6, 2023
Local musician and music educator John Cross joined WRFA's Anthony Merchant for a discussion on John's incredible career in music, what he did in 2022 and what he has planned for 2023 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – January 5, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about 2022 including an update on American Rescue Plan fund spending, the uptick in gun violence, and the increase in homelessness. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kathy Hochul Inauguration Speech – January 5, 2023
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated as New York State's first female elected Governor on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Listen to her remarks here. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Humane Society – January 5, 2023
Chautauqua County Humane Society Senior Programs Director Brian Papalia updates us on the "Season of Hope" adoption/foster drive, the TNVR cat program, and what's up for 2023. … [Read more...]
House GOP Fails 11th Time to Elect House Speaker
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives failed an 11th time to elect a House Speaker on Thursday. The House GOP failed to come to a consensus in three rounds of voting on Thursday to elect California Republican Kevin McCarthy as the … [Read more...]
