WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Bob Lingle, owner/operator of Off the Beaten Path bookstore, to learn more about Independent Bookstore Day, happening Saturday, April 24. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Bill Ward: April 16, 2021
Bill Ward stops by to talk with Jason Sample about how he's been keeping busy during the pandemic, and also plays a couple of tunes to lift our spirits. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: April 15, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID-19, as well as discussing County Road and Bridge Work projects, and how the new State Budget affects Chautauqua County. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Electeds Discuss Legalization of Recreational Marijuana: April 15, 2021
State Assemblyman Andy Goodell, State Senator George Borrello, and Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist weigh in on the recently approved legislation that legalizes recreational marijuana in New York State … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Amanda Gesing from Jamestown YWCA: April 15, 2021
Amanda Gesing talks with WRFA about the Jamestown YWCA's "Stand Against Racism" event scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2021 … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Wendy McCain from Struthers Library Theatre: April 16, 2021
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Wendy McCain, executive director of Struthers Library Theatre in Warren, PA, to get more details about how the theatre has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as some of the things its done to overcome the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: April 8, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about federal COVID funding, borrowing for the city's parking garages, public safety and police contracts, and much more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Brian Papalia from Chautauqua County Humane Society: April 8, 2021
Brian Papalia talks with WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley to give an update on cat adoptions, the "Pennies 4 Paws" fundraiser, and a "Pawp" Up Adoption event that is scheduled for the Chautauqua Mall on April 10th. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – State Senator George Borrello: April 8, 2021
We spoke with State Senator George Borrello about the 2021-22 New York State Budget that was passed this week. Senator Borrello shared his concerns about the $212 Billion spending plan. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Senator Chuck Schumer: April 8, 2021
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer was joined by other local officials at the National Comedy Center in Jamestown to discuss the "Save Our Stages" fund as part of the American Rescue Plan this week. We'll hear from Senator Schumer and NCC Executive Director … [Read more...]
