FALCONER - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist recently joined officials from Falconer in meeting with County Executive PJ Wendel and State Senator George Borrello to discuss the potential annexation of the Board of Public Utilities Dow Street Substation … [Read more...]
Zoning Board of Appeals to Consider Special Permit Request from Classic Brass Inc.
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting Wednesday afternoon in city hall and will consider on special permit. According to a public notice from the city clerk's office, Classic Brass Inc, based out of Lakewood, is filing for a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown City Council Reorganizational Meeting: Jan. 1, 2020
AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD Highlights from the city of Jamestown's 2020 Reorganizational Meeting, including remarks and an interview with both Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist and Council President Tony Dolce. … [Read more...]
City Council Holds First Work Session of New Year; Discusses Bail Reform, Building Demolition
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council held its first work session of the new year Monday night with newly elected mayor Eddie Sundquist in attendance and new council president Tony Dolce presiding. Prior to the work session of the full council, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Charged with Grand Larceny for Allegedly Stealing Cash, Jewelry from Westfield Residence
WESTFIELD - A Jamestown man is facing 3rd degree grand larceny charges out of the Town of Westfield for allegedly stealing a large amount of cash and valuable jewelry from a family member. Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies say 29-year-old Ryan … [Read more...]
Wegmans Begins Ban on Plastic Bags Jan. 27
ROCHESTER - A new state law will change how groceries are brought home. The state-issued ban on single-use plastic bags in New York takes effect on March 1. But Wegmans Food Markets will end its use of single-use plastic bags starting Monday, Jan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mindfulness Through Breathing and Chair Yoga Seminar Preview
INTERVIEW ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Colby and Rachel Tome about the Mindfulness through Breathing and Chair Yoga - a seminar that is taking place Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. … [Read more...]
Goodell: Assembly Republicans Will Appoint Barclay as Minority Leader on Tuesday
ALBANY — The state Assembly's longtime Republican minority leader announced Friday afternoon that he is stepping down from his leadership position in the wake of his arrest this week for driving while intoxicated. As a result, Republican Lawmakers … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Eric Lindquist Discusses ‘A Place Called Home’
ALSO AVAILABLE AT SOUNDCLOUD WRFA's Jason Sample talks with So Cal resident and Chautauqua County native Eric Lindquist about his album "A Place Called Home" - an ode to his family and his hometown. You can also find his album at … [Read more...]
Wendell Appointed County Executive, Chagnon to Serve as Legislature Chairman
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has appointed Lakewood Republican Paul "PJ" Wendel as the new Chautauqua County Executive. The appointment came during the Legislature's organizational meeting on Thursday afternoon. From 2012 until … [Read more...]
