MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua Area Regional Transit System (CARTS) recently announced a “Free Friday Fixed Routes” will be held on December 21, for riders utilizing its City-Fixed Routes in the Dunkirk and Jamestown areas. On December 21, riders can … [Read more...]
DoubleTree by Hilton Slated to Open January 29
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal says the new DoubleTree by Hilton, located on 4th street in Jamestown, will be opening at the end of January. According to officials with the project the opening date has been set for Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hotel … [Read more...]
22 Chautauqua County Projects Will Receive $6.1 Million in Economic Development Funding from State
ALBANY - State officials announced Tuesday that more than $763 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round VIII of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, with over $6.1 million going toward … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Mark Geise and Rich Dixon with the Chautauqua County IDA
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Mark Geise, CEO of the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency and Richard Dixon, CFO of the IDA, to share … [Read more...]
Cuomo Offers Agenda for First 100 Days of Third Term
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out his agenda for the first 100 days of 2019 during a wide-ranging speech Monday in Manhattan, where he vowed to set New York on a progressive course that he says would make President Franklin Roosevelt … [Read more...]
City Police Seek Public’s Help in Weekend Shooting, Stabbings
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate three separate violent incidents – one shooting and two stabbings - that took place this past weekend. The first incident took place around 11:30 p.m. … [Read more...]
Weinert Resigns from City Council, Mayor Will Appointment Replacement
JAMESTOWN - A member of the Jamestown City Council has submitted her resignation. Jamestown City Council President Marie Carrubba announced during Monday’s city council voting session that first-year Councilwoman Vanessa Weinert (D- At Large) had … [Read more...]
Sherman Residents to Vote on Capital Improvement Projects Tuesday
SHERMAN - Sherman Central School residents will be voting on two proposed capital improvement projects Tuesday. Proposition 1 and 2 will voted on by eligible residents within the school district between noon to 9 p.m. According to the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi December 2018 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Dec. 1, 2018. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi about the 2019 city budget that was approved at the end of November by the Jamestown City … [Read more...]
Cassadaga Man Charged Following Motorcycle Chase with Police
CASSADAGA - A Cassadaga man faces charges after leading police on a high-speed motorcycle chase Friday night. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office says 28-year-old Anthony Digangi was spotted making a traffic violation while riding his … [Read more...]
