JAMESTOWN - A group of local residents are organizing a protest of the area's only daily newspaper for what it claims is a misrepresentation of the community and publishing slurs and insults toward certain groups of people. At least 50 people are … [Read more...]
Latest News from Jamestown NY
The latest community news from the Jamestown, N.Y. and the Chautauqua County Region.
[LISTEN] WRFA Interview with Gregory Rabb – February 20, 2014
JAMESTOWN - WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Jamestown City Council President Gregory Rabb (pictured) about a planned protest of The Post-Journal, along with the paper's handling of letters to the editor and online readers … [Read more...]
Lakers Sled Hockey Fundraiser is Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The Lakers Disabled Hockey program will hold their Annual Fundraiser Event this Saturday at the Jamestown Savings Bank Arena (JSBA) from 2 to 4 p.m. The Lakers Special Hockey program will hold an exhibition game starting at 2 p.m. and … [Read more...]
Buffalo Senator Criticizes Governor’s Plan to Provide College Education for Prisoners
BUFFALO - A Western New York state senator is attacking Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposal to use public money to provide college education to prison inmates. Senator Mark Grisanti (R-Buffalo) has established an online petition against the proposal, … [Read more...]
Reed Stands by His Vote Against Extending Federal Debt Ceiling
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County’s congressman has no regrets about voting against extending the federal debt ceiling during a vote last week in Washington. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) was among an estimated 200 house members who voted against … [Read more...]
Silver Airways to End Service in Jamestown in Mid-May
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County leaders have just under three months to find a new air service provider for the county airport in Jamestown. On Tuesday, County Executive Vince Horrigan announced that United Airlines has notified the United States … [Read more...]
SUNY Fredonia Public Relations Students to Assist Rails to Trails, Greystone Nature Preserve
FREDONIA - SUNY Fredonia President Virginia Horvath announced Tuesday that the seniors within its Public Relations Capstone course have chosen Chautauqua Rails to Trails and Greystone Nature Preserve as the two organizations they will support during … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Anne Geronimo, NYSUT
Airing February 13, 2014. WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Anne Geronimo, regional representative of New York State United Teachers, who works with more than 7500 NYSUT members from throughout Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany … [Read more...]
Schumer Addresses Potential Devestation of Grape Crops by Cold Weather
PORTLAND - The cold weather this winter has comprised the local grape industry in Chautauqua County for this year which, could cause financial hardship for area growers. As a result, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the U. S. Department of … [Read more...]
Williamsville Couple Suffer Injuries While Snowmobiling
CHAUTAUQUA - A couple from Williamsville, NY suffered injuries over the weekend after getting into an accident while snowmobiling in the town of Chautauqua. According to Sheriff deputies, the incident took place at about 12:30 p.m. Sunday. … [Read more...]
