Jamestown City Council will review a revised resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Recovery Funding Master Plan as well as resolutions to add two new positions using ARP monies. Council will review the allocations recommended for … [Read more...]
Southwestern Central School District Residents to Vote Tuesday on $18.2 million Capital Improvements Project
Residents in the Southwestern Central School District have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on an $18,237,000 Capital Improvements Project. District Superintendent Maureen Donahue said the project includes a lot of regular maintenance and repairs, … [Read more...]
Fatal Car Accident in Lakewood Under Investigation
Officials are investigating the cause of a fatal accident in the village of Lakewood Friday night. The Lakewood Fire Department posted on social media that they were called to a vehicle fire near the Lakewood Community Dog Park just before 9pm … [Read more...]
Statewide Mask Mandate in NYS Begins Monday
A statewide mask mandate begins Monday for most indoor activity. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the new mandate will require anyone over the age of two to wear a mask covering their face and nose at all times while in an indoor public space. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the vetoes he issued for the 2022 City Budget as well as the Refugee Resettlement discussion that was held last week, and more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Durniok – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with UPMC Chautauqua President Brian Durniok about the hospital being required to restrict elective surgeries due to COVID-19 related capacity issues. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley caught up with Jamestown Public Market Director Linnea Carlson on how the 2021 market season went plus some new things being planned for 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Keeping Each Other Warm Jamestown – December 9, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Keeping Each Other Warm Jamestown Founder and Executive Director Georgeanna Guiffrida Ribbing about the program that aims to keep Jamestown residents warm this winter. … [Read more...]
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Approved as Booster for 16-17 Year Olds
The Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine has been approved for use as a booster in 16 and 17-year olds. CNN reports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the vaccine with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommending it for … [Read more...]
City of Jamestown Won’t ‘Opt-Out’ of Allowing Cannabis Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Jamestown City Council won't be voting on the issue of opting out of the state law allowing businesses to sell cannabis products. Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce confirmed to WRFA that despite the introduction of local law last month … [Read more...]
