JAMESTOWN - Jamestown city officials spent a great deal of time Monday night responding to a series of complaints about downtown noise and entertainment raised by a city resident during the past few months. Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi, City … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Paul Leone Discusses Ode on a Grecian Urn: The English Romantics
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing Friday, May 31, 2019 Well-known writer, publisher, and storyteller Paul Leone stops by the studio to discuss his upcoming recitation of romantic poetry from the 19th century. Paul's … [Read more...]
Governor Calls on Legislature to Outlaw ‘Gay Panic’ Defense
ALBANY - New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants lawmakers to pass a new law ensuring people who attack or kill a gay person can't beat the charge by arguing they panicked because of their victim's sexuality. Under current law, defendants can attempt to … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ward 2 City Council Candidates Raven Mason Thompson and Tony Dolce
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 30, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council - Ward 2 Candidates Tony Dolce and Raven Mason Thompson. Dolce is the long-time incumbent for Ward 2 and Mason Thompson … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gavin Paterniti from Cold Lazarus Talks New Album
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, May 31, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Gavin Paterniti from Cold Lazarus about the band's new album Color and Lights. … [Read more...]
One Person Injured in Saturday Morning Shooting Incident in Jamestown, Police Seeking Information
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department asking for the public's help in providing information related to a shooting incident that took place early Saturday morning on the city's south side. Jamestown police were called to the area of Charles … [Read more...]
City Police Investigate Suspicious Situation involving Students Walking to School
JAMESTOWN - City Police are investigating a suspicious situation involving a male in a pickup truck who allegedly approached a 12-year-old child Friday morning as the child was walking to school on Burr Place at Price Street in Jamestown. Police … [Read more...]
WRFA Rock and Roll Rundown – May 30, 2019
THE WRFA ROCK N’ ROLL RUNDOWN IS PRESENTED THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS AND BROUGHT TO YOU THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE ARTHUR R. GREN COMPANY IN JAMESTOWN, NY. THU – MAY 30 Alex Kates - Live at the DoubleTree - Jamestown Josh … [Read more...]
Dunkirk Woman Considered Suspect in Stabbing Death of Teenager Now in Police Custody
DUNKIRK - A 26-year-old Dunkirk woman who was being sought in connection with the stabbing death of a 15-year-old female that occurred earlier this month in the north county city has been located and taken into custody. Ashlyann Lopez-Lopez is … [Read more...]
Police Chief Warns Public About Removing Political Signs and Rules on Where Signs Are Not Allowed
AMESTOWN - The Jamestown Police Department is reminding the public it is illegal to remove political signs from another person's property. Jamestown Police chief Harry Snellings released a statement on Thursday, saying city police have received … [Read more...]
