WRFA General Manager Dennis Drew has been the leader of WRFA since it first took the airwaves on Sept. 13, 2004. Throughout the years, he's worked tirelessly to make WRFA a reliable source for Arts, Education, Entertainment and local Public Affairs. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell: March 11, 2021
We discuss news out of Albany with Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R-Ellicott), who shares his thoughts on the ongoing sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the COVID-19 vaccination effort, and his thoughts on the State Budget process. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Linnea Carlson Discusses the 2021 Grow Jamestown Garden Fair
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Linnea Carlson, Manager of the Jamestown Public Market, who gives us details about 2021 Virtual Grow Jamestown Garden Fair, coming up later this month on March 27. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – March 11, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media during his weekly conference call. During his call, he discusses and fields questions about the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan COVID stimulus bill, along with other topics as well. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist: March 4, 2021
We talk with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about COVID-19, his hopes for reopening businesses and attractions in the city, a new contract with the the city's Firefighters Union, and much more. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: March 4, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on the vaccination effort in the county, along with challenges local residents are experiencing in trying to get vaccinated. He also talks about his future hopes for Chautauqua Lake, including an … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Maria Perez-Cruz from Catholic Charities WNY
The Catholic Charities Appeal 2021 is now underway. The appeal is the charitable organization's annual campaign that helps to raise funding for 57 programs and services throughout WNY. This year’s goal is to raise $10 million by June 30. To learn … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Congressman Tom Reed – Feb. 24, 2021 Conference Call
Congressman Tom Reed talks with regional media about a recent report involving a CDC recommended Vaccination Site in Chautauqua County being scuttled by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, along with several other issues including the $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – County Executive PJ Wendel: Feb. 18, 2021
Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel gives an update on COVID-19, including the ongoing effort to vaccinate country residents. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Andrew Kolstee, Chairman of Chautauqua County Libertarian Party: Feb. 18, 2021
Andrew Kolstee, chair of the Libertarian Party of Chautauqua County, joins us to discuss the removal of the libertarian party from the New York State election ballot in 2021, and why he and others feel that has led to a disenfranchisement of their … [Read more...]
