JAMESTOWN - The first allocation of downtown programming assistance funding was approved by the Jamestown Local Development Corporation on Tuesday. The JLDC board of directors held its first meeting of the new year and as part of new business the … [Read more...]
Trump Criticizes New York’s Recently Passed Reproductive Health Act During State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump delivered the 2019 State of the Union to Congress on Tuesday. While his message focused mostly on the economy, his border wall, and foreign policy issues in both the Middle East and South America, Trump also … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Gretchen Pleuss Discusses Her Music and Upcoming Appearance on Back Room Radio Hour
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Akron, OH-based singer/songwriter Gretchen Pleuss to learn more about her music and preview her Feb. 7 appearance on the Back Room Radio Hour … [Read more...]
City to Roll Out Initiative Aimed at Getting Accurate Account of Zombie Properties
JAMESTOWN - City development director Vince DeJoy updated the city council's housing committee Monday night on some initiatives his office has been working in the recent weeks. DeJoy said the city qualifies for grant funding from the state to help … [Read more...]
Teresi Won’t Run for Reelection, Jamestown to See First Open-Seat Mayoral Race Since 1993
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE ON SOUNDCLOUD CORRECTION: An earlier report indicated this year's race would be the first open-seat race since 1993. This is technically incorrect because the mayor at that time, Carolyn Seymour (D), did run for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone January 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019 Chautauqua County Sheriff James Quattrone talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about his first month on the job and gives an update on several initiatives involving the county … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Public Safety Committee Jan. 14 Gateway Lofts Discussion
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The Jamestown City Council's Housing Committee on heard details about the proposed Gateway Lofts housing project during it's Jan. 14 meeting at city hall. Representatives from the organizations involved with the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Tara Nevins from Donna the Buffalo
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Friday, Feb. 1, 2019 WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Tara Nevins from Donna the Buffalo about the band's new album and the upcoming show on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Spire Theater in Jamestown, NY … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Liuzzo to Run for Mayor of Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown City Councilman Andrew Liuzzo (R-At Large) on Saturday announced his intention to run for mayor of Jamestown in the 2019 Election. Liuzzo made the announcement at A1 Auto on Harrison Street with more than three dozen supporters … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
