WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with State Senator George Borrello on his thoughts on the State Legislative session that just wrapped up last week. He also tells us more about efforts to get the Nourish New York program signed into law. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Dr. Kevin Whitaker – June 17, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown School Superintendent Dr. Kevin Whitaker who gave a recap on the 2020-21 school year and what's up next for the district. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rob Cole – June 17, 2021
Western New York and all of New York State are experiencing a gypsy moth outbreak. We joined a press conference with State Department of Environmental Conservation Forester Rob Cole to find out more about this outbreak. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Sheridan Smith and Rudi Andalora Discuss Jamestown Pride Fest 2021
JAMESTOWN - WRFA's Jason Sample stalks with members of the Jamestown Pride Steering Committee about Jamestown Pride Fest 2021 - happening Saturday, June 12 in downtown Jamestown. As Sheridan Smith and Rudi Andalora explain, the LGBTQIA+ community … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – PJ Wendel – June 10, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with County Executive PJ Wendel about the results of a study on the reuse of the NRG Power Plant in Dunkirk, Governor Cuomo's announcement that once the state hits 70% vaccination rate most COVID restrictions will be … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Katelyn Walley-Stoll – June 10, 2021
June is Dairy month in the United States. WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Cornell Cooperative Extension's Katelyn Walley-Stoll about challenges faced by dairy farmers as well as their economic impact on our community. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered – Jordan Basile, Jamestown Tarp Skunks
The Jamestown Tarp Skunks season is now underway. During the past four nights, the skunks have won four and lost only one game, including taking both games in a double header against the Niagara Power on Monday. The team has today off and will … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist on changes we've seen at the City level one year after the murder of George Floyd as well as an update on the American Rescue Plan funding. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Give Big CHQ – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks to Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Executive Director Tory Irgang and Community Impact Officer Liz Jones about Give Big CHQ, which will happen June 10th. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Michelle McDowell – June 3, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Jamestown Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Michelle McDowell about the District's efforts to combat summer slide and learning gaps caused by the pandemic by expanding its summer learning programs. … [Read more...]
