WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about what happens now that the public has given input on the city's proposed plan to spend $28 million dollars in recovery funds. He also talks about marijuana and how the city is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Babe Ruth World Series – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee Members Kim Ecklund and Russ Diethrick about the World Series event coming to Jamestown next week. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Chautauqua County Humane Society's Brian Papalia about events coming up where you can participate and show support for the organization. … [Read more...]
New York State Not Providing Guidance for Reopening Schools
New York State will not provide guidance for reopening schools next month. State Health Department Health Commissioner Howard Zucker issued a statement Thursday saying, "With the end of the state disaster emergency on June 25, 2021, school … [Read more...]
Reg Lenna Center For the Arts Receives $235,000 in Shuttered Venue Grants
The Reg Lenna Center for The Arts has received over $235,000 in Shuttered Venue Operators Grant monies to help with income lost during the Pandemic. Executive Director Hillary Meyer said 75% of the grant will go toward staff salaries with the balance … [Read more...]
Chautauqua Humane Society to Hold Pet Film Fest
The Chautauqua County Humane Society will be holding its first ever Pet Film Festival on September 25th. The festival will be hosted by local comedy duo Karate Sleepover. Humane Society Partnership Director Brian Papalia said the idea of a Pet … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 5, 2021
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 05 … [Read more...]
Majority of State Assembly Members Support Impeachment Proceedings Against Cuomo
The Associated Press reports a majority of state Assembly members support beginning impeachment proceedings against Governor Andrew Cuomo if he doesn’t resign over investigative findings that he sexually harassed at least 11 women. At least 86 of … [Read more...]
Wegmans Requiring Employees to Wear Masks, Encourage Customers to Wear Masks
Wegmans is encouraging all customers, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a face mask while their stores. The grocery store chain made the announcement after reviewing updated guidance from the CDC, state, and local health departments. All … [Read more...]
57th Annual 4-H Meal Sale Raises Nearly $10,000
The 57th Annual 4-H Meat Animal Sale raised nearly $10,000 in donations on Saturday, July 24th. The event held by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County’s 4-H Youth Development Program was part of the Chautauqua County 4-H … [Read more...]
