The Chautauqua Safety Village is holding a free car seat safety check this Thursday, May 5. The event held in conjunction with Jamestown Police and Fire Departments as well as Ardent Solutions, will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Where Poetry Lives – Original Poetry by Students from JHS
Students from Jamestown High School share their original poetry, inspired by the theme "where poetry lives." The poem were written and recorded after students from Betsy Rowe-Baehr's 10th grade English classes worked with Sony Ton-Aime, who serves as … [Read more...]
JPD Investigating Shooting Death of Lockport Man
Jamestown Police are investigating a shooting late Saturday night that resulted in the death of a Lockport man. JPD reports they were called to the area of East Sixth Street and American Place around 11:30 Saturday for reports of multiple shots … [Read more...]
New City-JCC Grant Writer Brings in $1.1 Million in Grants to City Since Nov. 2021
The new shared grant writer for the City of Jamestown and Jamestown Community College has brought in $1.1 million in grant awards since November 2021. Paula Pichon was hired as the Grant Writer for both entities following the position being … [Read more...]
Lawsuits to Invalidate State Assembly District Maps Being Filed
One lawsuit filed Sunday night and another that is planned to be filed today call on state courts to invalidate the new State Assembly district maps. The New York Post reports New York Young Republican Club President Gavin Wax filed an emergency … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy Receives Grants to Prioritize Conservation, Land Use, and Economic Development
The Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy will use state grants to prioritize regional conservation, land use, and economic development efforts. The total $51,024 in State Conservation Partnership Program Capacity and Excellence grants will use $36,000 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – George Borrello – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2022-23 New York State Budget, his lawsuit against Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Health Department, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andy Goodell – April 28, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Assemblyman Andy Goodell on his thoughts about the 2022-23 New York State Budget. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – April 28, 2022
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gave his reaction to the 2022-23 New York State Budget and also his opinions about a then-proposed resolution to cap the county's sales tax on motor fuel sales, the increased interest by solar companies in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tom Reed – April 27, 2022
Congressman Tom Reed discusses concerns over China's economic rise in the world in his weekly media call on April 27, 2022. … [Read more...]
