SINCLAIRVILLE - Several fire crews were busy battling a blaze Tuesday night in Sinclairville. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Team says crews were called to the residential fire at 37 Park St in Sinclairville at about 9 p.m. The … [Read more...]
City Planning Commission to Review and Vote on Updated Urban Design Plan on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - An updated version of the city of Jamestown's Urban Design Plan will be presented to the City Planning Commission during a meeting Tuesday afternoon at city hall. The Urban Design Plan 2.0 project is being overseen by Goody Clancy. In … [Read more...]
New York Attorney General Joins Other AGs in Challenging President’s Emergency Declaration
ALBANY - New York is joining California and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration. New York Attorney General Letitia James said in the lawsuit Monday that Trump is threatening public … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – City Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Andrew Liuzzo
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. WRFA's public affairs director Jason Sample sits down and talks with Republican City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo about his first year in office as well as his recent … [Read more...]
City GOP Committee to Endorse Republican Candidate for Mayor on Tuesday
JAMESTOWN - Residents in Jamestown should find out Tuesday night who the city Republican Committee will endorse as a candidate for Mayor of Jamestown in the 2019 election. The committee already met on Feb. 13 to discuss possible candidates for the … [Read more...]
Cattaragus County Man Dies Following Friday Morning Crash in Gerry
ELLINGTON - A Cattaraugus County man died Friday in a one-car crash in Chautauqua County. The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office say 43 year-old Paul Newell of Coldspring was the passenger in the vehicle that crashed shortly after 11 a.m. Friday … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – National Comedy Center’s Journey Gunderson Discusses Lucyfest 2019 Headliners
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 7, 2019. Journey Gunderson from the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, NY stops by the WRFA studio to discuss the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival headliners for 2019 - Sebastian … [Read more...]
City, Insurance Company Sue Contractor Over Damage to Police Department, City Hall
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting that the city of Jamestown and its insurance carrier are suing the contractor they believe is responsible for causing millions of dollars in water damage to the Jamestown Police … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Musician Mike Brunacini
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 WRFA’s Jason Sample talks with local musician Mike Brunacini. PAST ARTS ON FIRE LOCAL ARTIST FEATURES [LISTEN] Arts on Fire - Amanda Barton w/Benny Ernewein - … [Read more...]
Police Arrest Second Man In Connection to Jan. 30 Drive-by Shooting
JAMESTOWN - A Chautauqua County Grand Jury has handed up a second indictment in the case involving a January 30 drive by shooting in Jamestown. City Police say 19 year-old Corey Johnson faces three counts of attempted murder and one count of … [Read more...]
