Jamestown painter and punk rock musician Joseph Grice joins WRFA's Anthony Merchant in studio to discuss Joe's musical and artistic journeys, his upcoming art classes and residency at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, whether or not Joe can see … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY 23rd Congressional Special Election-Primary – August 8, 2022
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Commissioners Brian Abram and Luz Torres explain how voting will work for a special election and primary for the 23rd Congressional District. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown 2021 Audit Presentation – August 11, 2022
Drescher & Malecki Partner Carl Widmer presented the results of the audit of the City of Jamestown's 2021 finances to Jamestown City Council on Monday, August 8, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – 19A City Council Presentation – August 11, 2022
City of Jamestown Assistant Corporation Counsel Ben Haskins and Director of Development Crystal Surdyk presented details about a proposed 19A Home Ownership Program to the City Council Housing Committee on Monday, August 8, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – August 4, 2022
We discussed housing issues with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist as well as upcoming projects including the updating of the city's zoning code and comprehensive plan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – National Farmer’s Market week – August 4, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Market officials about the celebration of National Farmer's Market Week that starts August 7, 2022. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Ronnie’s Way – August 4, 2022
We spoke with local musicians about a fundraiser being held to benefit Ron Graham, who founded Infinity Performing Arts. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival – July 29, 2022
Miki Girts of the Whirlybird Music & Arts Festival joins Anthony Merchant in the WRFA studios to discuss the 2022 Whirlybird Fest, the origins of the festival and Miki's love for music, artists to expect on this years lineup, future goals for … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Maria Ferguson and George Harper of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute – July 29, 2022
RTPI's Maria Ferguson and George Harper speak with WRFA's Anthony Merchant about the institutes new art exhibition called Art that Matters to the Planet, the on going Art After 5 series, how the Roger Tory Peterson Institute plans to celebrate Roger … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – July 28, 2022
Chautauqua County PJ Wendel shares an economic development news update as well as discusses actions taken by the County Legislature this month. [Program Note: County Executive Wendel provided an update that there is not a case of polio in … [Read more...]
