JAMESTOWN - As a new brewery in downtown Jamestown continues to wait on New York state to issue it a liquor license, it's made the decision to temporary close down its food service operation. The Jamestown Brewing Company has announced it will … [Read more...]
New State Law Requires Parents to be Informed of Dangers Associated with Tackle Football
ALBANY - Parents in New York State who have their children signing up for Football will have to be notified of the dangers associated with the sport under a new state law. Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday signed legislation requiring tackle … [Read more...]
Jamestown Resident Among WNY Red Cross Responders Sent to Assist with Dorian Relief Effort
BUFFALO - The American Red Cross has been working to prepare for Hurricane Dorian and help people who have been forced to evacuate as the storm tracks towards the U.S. coast. The threat of a direct hit on Florida had all but evaporated, although … [Read more...]
Portion of Route 60 Renamed in Honor of Late Jamestown Soldier
JAMESTOWN - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation naming a portion of the State Highway System in Chautauqua County in honor of late Army Private Charles S. Cooper, Jr. The bill specifically designates State Route 60 beginning at the Jamestown … [Read more...]
Student Enrollment at JCC Exceeds Expectations for 2019 Semester
JAMESTOWN - For the first time since 2010, Jamestown Community College began the academic year exceeding its budget goal for full-time equivalent students. “In addition, we are above last year’s actual enrollment on the first day of classes by … [Read more...]
Health Officials Investigate Recent Vaping-Related Illnesses
ALBANY - State health officials are investigating the rising number of vaping-related illnesses being reported statewide and nationally this summer. According to the Albany Times-Union, there have been 27 cases of severe respiratory illness … [Read more...]
Chadakoin Park, Splash Pad to be Discussed During Tuesday Park, Rec and Conservation Commission
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Parks, Recreation and Conservation Commission will hold its September meeting Tuesday, September 3 afternoon in city hall and among the items to be discussed is the proposal to rename Chadakoin Park and also installing a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Bret Apthorpe Previews New School Year
ALSO AVAILABLE AT OUR SOUNDCLOUD PAGE Originally airing Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Public Schools superintendent Bret Apthorpe about the start of the 2019-2020 school year, including … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – August 29, 2019
Rock and Roll rundown, brought to you each week by Arthur R. Gren Distributing THU AUG 29 Bill Ward and John Cross - Pearl City Hops - Jamestown Rebecca McIlvain - Beer Snob - Jamestown Comedy Open Mic - Labyrinth Press Co. - … [Read more...]
Teresi Says BPU, City Council will Decide Whether to Continue with Annexation Effort in the Coming Weeks
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi took time out after the Jamestown City Council meeting on Monday night to field questions about a recent State Appellate Court decision involving the city's effort to annex a piece of property in the town of … [Read more...]
