ALBANY - April 1 is most known for being “April Fool’s Day” around the country, but thousands of anglers across New York also know it for being the first day of trout and salmon fishing season. Before heading out for opening day, make sure you … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
Lawmakers Pass State Budget
ALBANY - New York State has a new budget in place. State lawmakers rushed Tuesday night to meet the midnight deadline for passage of the $142 Billion state budget. The Senate wrapped up its work with a half-hour to spare, while Republicans in the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Neil Flory from SUNY JCC
Originally airing Friday, March 27, 2015. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Neil Flory, assistant professor of music and music coordinator at Jamestown Community College. Flory shares some of his background and discusses several … [Read more...]
2014 Home Invasion Suspects Reach Plea Deal with DA’s Office
JAMESTOWN - Four men arrested for their alleged involvement in a 2014 home invasion on Falconer St. that also included gunfire exchanged with a Jamestown Police Officer have reached plea agreements with the county district attorney’s … [Read more...]
More Details on Education Reform Surface as Lawmakers Continue to Pass State Budget
ALBANY - State lawmakers will continue with a busy day today in Albany as they work to approve various bills for the 2015-16 state budget. On Sunday night, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced that a budget deal had been reached – … [Read more...]
[WATCH] Goodell Offers Budget Amendment on Welfare Reform in State Budget
ALBANY - Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R - Chautauqua) today introduced a budget amendment to the state budget that would penalize welfare recipients who misuse Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. The amendment would have prohibited the use of EBT … [Read more...]
State Senate Approves Legislation that Keeps Pace with Evolving Technology
ALBANY – State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean) says the State Senate Monday has passed her legislation that will help combat against sexual predators capitalizing on new technology to distribute obscene images. According to a release sent by Young's … [Read more...]
County Dems Seeking 2015 Legislature Candidates, Holding Meeting Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Democratic Executive Committee will be meeting Tuesday, March 31 at Taco Hut, 203 East 3rd Street, at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of searching for county legislature candidates for the Nov. 3 general elections. "All … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Erin Brickley, Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance
Originally airing Thursday, March 26. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Erin Brickley, the executive director of the Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance. Brickley discusses the role of the alliance along with its … [Read more...]
State Leaders Announce Budget Deal
ALBANY - State leaders in Albany have agreed to a budget plan that includes much-debated reforms to the education system and ethics standards for lawmakers. That’s according to a joint-statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders, … [Read more...]
