JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council this week approved a resolution for the city to apply for up to $200,000 in state money to help address zombie properties. The funding would come from the state Zombie Remediation and Prevention Initiative … [Read more...]
Jamestown Man Arrested for Criminal Impersonation on Social Media
JAMESTOWN - Town of Ellicott Police have arrested a Jamestown man on charges of Aggravated Harassment (2nd degree) and Criminal Impersonation after an investigation found he was allegedly using fake accounts to harass others on social … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Red Flag Gun Protection Bill
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday that he says prevents individuals who show signs of being a threat to themselves or others from purchasing or possessing any kind of firearm. The Red Flag Bill, also known as the extreme risk … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Cold Lazarus Interview – February 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with the members of Jamestown-based Cold Lazarus (Marc, Gavin, Adam, and Jeremy) about the band, its music, and what's in store for 2019. Band Website: www.coldlazarusband.com/PAST ARTS ON … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 John Jablonski and Becky Nystrom from the Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy discuss the recently completed Chautauqua Lake Conservation Statement, which offers a general … [Read more...]
Candidates Seeking Local Office Begin Circulating Petitions Tuesday
MAYVILLE - Tuesday is the first day for candidates running in the 2019 local elections in Chautauqua County to begin circulating petitions to run for office. Under state law, any candidate seeking office and who wants to have their name appear on … [Read more...]
City Council Accepts Resignation of Clerk, Appoints Retired Clerk as Replacement
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown City Council has accepted the resignation of the Jamestown City Clerk. On Monday night the council accepted the resignation of current clerk and administrative services director Todd Thomas and also acted on appointing … [Read more...]
Annexation Arguments Scheduled for April 10 in State Supreme Court Appellate Division in Rochester
ROCHESTER - The two sides involved in a contentious annexation case involving a piece of city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott/Village of Falconer will finally get their day in court in April. The Supreme Court of New York State 4th … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Stand Up Comic Michael Palascak
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with stand up comic Michael Palascak, who will be in Jamestown on Friday night, Feb. 22, for two shows and the Lucy-Desi Museum's Tropicana Room. Presented by the National Comedy Center. … [Read more...]
NWS Issues High Wind Warning for all of WNY, including Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for all of Western New York, including Chautauqua County, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24 to 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Forecasters say say wind speeds on Sunday will be … [Read more...]
