WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel about New York's new Governor, Kathy Hochul; the increase in COVID-19 cases and mask requirements, as well as how the county budget process is going. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – August 26, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker about the upcoming new year, having students back in-person, and how the Small Cities Funding lawsuit ruling potentially affects Jamestown. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Norm Green – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Democratic Candidate for Chautauqua County Executive Norm Green to get to know him a little better and find out why he's running for the office. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Greg Rabb – August 19, 2021
We hear more from Jamestown Planning Commission Chairman Greg Rabb on his thoughts on how the City of Jamestown should best allocate monies received in the American Rescue Plan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Laurie Reynolds – August 19, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talked to Prevention Works Associate Director Laurie Reynolds about a support program she helped create for parents with children who have autism as well as a new program for kids that's taking place next week. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Dave Keogh from Town Pants , Len Barry from Reg Lenna
The Town Pants' Dave Keogh talks with Jason Sample from WRFA about the upcoming show at Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Plus Len Barry from the Reg offers details on the 2021-22 Reg Programming Season. And music from the Town Pants and the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kirk Young – August 12, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Community College's Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Kirk Young about how JCC has worked to be ready to welcome students back on campus this school year. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Len Barry – August 12, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley catches up with Reg Lenna Center for the Arts' Marketing & Communication Director Len Barry to tell us about how the Reg weathered this past year under the pandemic and how they're preparing to move forward in these … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about what happens now that the public has given input on the city's proposed plan to spend $28 million dollars in recovery funds. He also talks about marijuana and how the city is … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Babe Ruth World Series – August 5, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Babe Ruth World Series Committee Members Kim Ecklund and Russ Diethrick about the World Series event coming to Jamestown next week. … [Read more...]
